Jerome Nichols, a blogger for the college crowd, described The Single Girl’s Guide to Meeting European Men as“a tongue in cheek, hilarious guide” with “worthwhile information” and “truth.” He included a thorough Q&A covering not just my book, but my philanthropy work, book videos, and movie adaptation. He ended by saying of TSGGTMEM, “Seriously, just do yourself a favor and …
Life coach, Leslie Juvin, said of The Single Girl’s Guide to Meeting European Men, “I thoroughly enjoyed the book… It can be read as a guide or…a novel, which makes it a fun, handy guide to store in a travel bag or something to read seaside.” Leslie lives in France with her French husband (pictured here). I was excited to …
Hope you’re off to a great start for 2011! I’ve been thinking about 2010. This time last year, I hadn’t yet sealed the deal with my publisher. To say we fast-tracked my book would be an understatement! I’m often asked about the process. Here are snapshots from my year. January and February 2010. Finalized book contract. Since I graduated from …
One top Amazon reviewer said of my book, “Don’t leave home without it!” If you’re preparing to study abroad, The Single Girl’s Guide to Meeting European Men not only gives tips about meeting the men, but identifies man-meeting hot spots, contains safety advice, and has cultural and historical insights on twenty European countries so a girl instantly feels at home. …
This year, I’ve especially appreciated how much the holidays are a time to focus on family and friends—whether we’re celebrating Christmas, or have just celebrated Hanukkah, or any other event we hold dear. The friends with me in this picture are from my Vanderbilt years. Now they are all working in Chicago. We had a reunion at my book signing, …
Are you traveling to Europe over the holidays? If so, there are seasonal stops for everyone, from those who just want to relax to those who want adventure. Trifter, a travel site which brings “the marvels of the world to your monitor” featured this article that I wrote on holiday attractions in Italy, Denmark, and Scotland. European Holiday Wonderland by …
I had a whirlwind Seattle book signing tour, going from store to store in the Greater Seattle Area signing copies of my book for Barnes & Noble. One store manager even bought a copy and had me address it to her. She was so fun! If you go to one of the stores listed below and my book is sold …
In her review, Smart, Sassy, and Fun, S.E. Rowland, official Amazon book critic, wrote of The Single Girl’s Guide to Meeting European Men: “If you like Sex and the City, you’ll love Meeting European Men… This is wicked fun with a twist of serious practicality. If you thought traveling in Europe looking for love was beyond hope, have faith. Learn …
I enjoyed meeting all you Seattleites at my Borders book signing! Some people got copies for themselves and others for gifts. The store sold out of my book with customers still wanting copies. Here are pictures.
What: Evanston Illinois Borders Book Signing The holiday season is here! If you want a gift for a single girl between the ages of 18-35, The Single Girl’s Guide to Meeting European Men is great, whether she is planning a trip abroad or wants surefire flirting tips to tryout on guys at home. Part travel, part dating/relationship, my book tells …
What: Northwestern University Philanthropy Book Event This evening is one of a kind! At my philanthropy book events, the students choose the activities. So far, we have had a concert, theatrical performances, and a party band at a waterfront restaurant. Northwestern students, Allie Gullquist and Dayana Sarkisova, came up with a male European pageant called “MEETING NORTHWESTERN’S EUROPEAN MEN.” The …
What: Seattle Borders Book Signing Seattle’s holiday festivities will be in full swing the day after Thanksgiving, so if you’re going downtown, I’d love to see you at my book signing! It’s across the street from the carousel and next to Starbucks, so if you need to warm up or meet up with friends, this is the perfect place. Other …
We had a fabulous performance lineup to benefit the local Nashville Children’s Hospital featuring popular Nashville singers who donated their talents for the cause. Thanks to everyone involved. Here are pictures from the event. We were so excited to have Todd Sansom. When I told his manager we would announce that he was performing at The Stage later that night, …
In her amazing review entitled Don’t Leave Home Without It! Antoinette Klein, a top Amazon reviewer, wrote this about my book: “Single women will relish the 40 Flirty Tips that work wonders with men. Many of these tips are just as appropriate for girls pursuing the American Male on their home turf, so even if you have no immediate need …
Monday’s University of Texas philanthropy event was fabulous. Thank you to everyone who came and helped First Book give new books to children in need. When I grew up, I always had access to books and I want all children to have this advantage. Books bring them joy, help them see the possibilities before them, and inspire them to reach …