I’m doing a Philanthropy University Tour. Students hosting the events call this my “sexy book tour.” Various plans include a Euro men runway show, a vogue waterfront venue, concerts by top musicians, and cutting-edge Euro cuisine. Proceeds go to worthy causes…so partying equals doing good deeds! My first stops are at the University of Texas and Vanderbilt. Northwestern and University of Pennsylvania just set dates. I’ll keep you in the loop on the details!
Girls at Vanderbilt and University of Washington took these fun pictures of themselves reading my book. The Single Girl’s Guide to Meeting European Men travels everywhere:)
Maddie, the Vandy girl who sent me the following three pictures, wrote the cutest captions for them: “Maddie’s supposed to be doing homework, but learning how to snag a European man is so much more interesting than history!”
“Becky, ready to go out to a pirates themed party, catches up on some man-meeting tidbits.”
“Melissa’s laughing it up while reading man-meeting stories!”
Kristina from UW knows that Oktoberfest is a manfest…the perfect place to use guy-getting tips.
Kristin from UW looks so adorable…definitely a Euro man magnet! Her clutch even matches my book.
I just finished celebrating after my first book signing! As you can see, my grandmother was quite excited to get my book. She is single, but something tells me at 86 she won’t be hitting the slopes and following Tip #24: “Use Chairlifts to Your Advantage.”
It is official…she says the Ladies’ Book Club will next read The Single Girl’s Guide to Meeting European Men. Never mind that all of the members are over 70!
What: Romance Writers’ Book Fair
This event includes signing opportunities with more than 50 best selling and award winning romance authors…plus me! If you like romance…and I don’t know what girl doesn’t…you should like this event. Best of all, part of the proceeds go to Domestic Abuse Women’s Network to help these women get their happily ever after just as the heroines do in romance books.
This event is open to the public. Parking is free. It is my first book signing ever. Hope to see you there!
Where: Hilton Bellevue Hotel/Skyview Ballroom https://www.bellevuehilton.com/
When: Saturday, October 2nd 4:30-6PM
Amazon Reviewer, Crystal Fulcher, featured me in her Reading Room. The interview was a walk down Memory Lane! She asked me a variety of questions from personal to book-related. Basically, it’s like a Katherine 411. On to the Reading Room… My Reading Room: Author Interview: Katherine Chloé Cahoon
PR Newswire said of my book, “Cahoon shares side-splitting tales while guiding her readers through the hottest and hippest man-meeting spots each country has to offer. Whether in search of lust, love, or simply trying to meet men at home, Cahoon’s road-tested tips guarantee to make any single girl (or not-so-single girl) a man magnet.”
A writer for The Knight News reported, “The Single Girl’s Guide to Meeting European Men is going to be the newest book with a cult following when it comes out this October. Cahoon has a funny, slick style of writing that has you so entertained you don’t even realize you’re reading a guide book.”
Click here for her full article. From it, you can probably tell that she is très fun!
Audrey Hepburn enchanted everyone, but especially men. If she were in Europe, she would have guys lined up like flights at O’Hare…or more like Heathrow. Want to imitate Audrey on your next Euro trip? I know I’m all for it! All we need is the right itinerary. Packing necessities? Black dress à la Breakfast at Tiffany’s and a silk nightgown with rose petals Roman Holiday princess style.
Here is Audrey’s Travel Plan:
Vacay at Tiffany’s
Like Audrey in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, spend the day experiencing new adventures. Play the game, “I’ve always wanted to_____, but never have.” See sights you’ve never seen and try foods you’ve never tasted. But instead of being Holly Golightly and having a charming New York man to escort you named Paul, or Fred as Audrey called him, be Holly Gowestly. Travel to Western Europe. Belgium is a perfect pick since it is Audrey’s birthplace. Then be escorted by an equally charming Belgian named Boudewijn, or whatever you’d like to call him. When night falls, slip on that little black dress and put your hair into an Audrey updo, tiara and all. It’s party time!
Order a Euro Man with Your Entrée
Take a cooking class in Paris. If you forget to turn on the oven when it’s time to bake your soufflé, don’t worry. Remember, it happened to Audrey in her movie Sabrina. After all, you’re not learning to create the French cuisine to become Julia Child…although that would be a nice bonus. Instead, you’re here to embrace the culture and meet the natives. If you happen to have a Baron in your cooking class who treats you to lavish entertainment like Sabrina did, well that’s also an extra perk. An enticing European man is the target. And if you’re traveling authentically Audrey, your man’s brother will fall madly in love with you as well, but his name won’t be Humphrey Bogart. Don’t break hearts. Audrey wouldn’t approve!
All Girls Deserve a Holiday…
Especially a Roman one! If you’re in Italy for work, study, or a service project, or even it you aren’t, you deserve a day of complete frivolity. On this day, you’re only responsibility is 100% carefree abandonment! Since you don’t actually have the duties of a princess, as Audrey did in Roman Holiday, you can hold onto your European Gregory Peck when this day of indulgence is done. As it comes to a close, it’s time to bring out your silk nightgown with rose petals. Sweet dreams!
After my Audrey Hepburn tribute, I was asked what she would do on a European foray… So in a few days, I’ll post Audrey’s Euro Guy-Getting Guide. What are your favorite Audrey movies? I’ll use them as inspiration.
You can write your picks below or email me at Contact@KatherineChloeCahoon.com
A top Amazon reviewer wrote this about my book: “A must have for any one looking to snare, hunt, capture, or just track down the ever elusive European Man, or for those just looking to find the best spots in Europe to have a good time while on vacations or abroad studying. European men…watch out!” Here is the link to the full review. It will appear on Amazon after my publication date, October 1st!
I saw the fab blues singer, Shemekia Copeland, perform at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley. She has “738 great songs, all about ex-boyfriends!” Girls, next time you face a bad breakup, take a trip to Europe. It’s a perfect anecdote. I’ve tested this recovery plan…a miracle worker. Don’t drown your sorrows in Mint Milanos. Go to Milan for a heavenly Italian man.
Today, Ibiza Spain’s Jazz Festival comes to a close and Rome’s Jazz’s Cool is about to begin. Since I couldn’t jet on over for the festivities, I created my own Jazz Fest, featuring Shemekia Copeland. Don’t you just love these Jazz Alley friends?
Shemekia Copeland in the house! Wild times on the West Coast.
At 4AM, I’m starting my radio book interviews! Today, I’m on 17 shows. They’re all by phone, so I’m definitely staying in my PJs. What girl needs caffeine to keep her awake when she has cupcakes?!
