I have always been fascinated by time travel. In books, in movies, in anything. Thanks to Facebook’s On this day, traveling back in time suddenly doesn’t seem so out of reach. Many years ago, I suspected my then girlfriend was cheating on me with a mutual friend. At the time, I ignored my gut and blamed myself for feeling insecure in the relationship. After all, even if my girlfriend would do such … [Read more...]
Get your dating and relationship ideas in my next book!
I always thought being a writer sounded so romantic. I pictured myself sitting in front of my laptop, glasses on, coffee in front of me, with a full schedule of book signings, talks, appearances, and book contracts. But being a writer while balancing a day job (that I happen to love), a relationship (that I happen to love), and general life stuff (that I happen to love also) is not so fancy. … [Read more...]
My date with Chicago next Friday
Hey Chicago ladies here's another great #chicagopride event at @Women & Children First Bookstore! Right across the street from #BackLotBash - head over when you need a break! Check out a sneak peek below. Friday, June 24, 2016 7:00PM Women & Children First books 5233 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL … [Read more...]
My fascination with tiny houses and how I played small in dating
I am obsessed with the new real estate craze - tiny houses. As someone who loved living, to my own amazement, in a tiny studio apartment for a year, there is something beautifully simple about a space you can simplify, organize, and contain enough to clean in under an hour. Apparently, I'm not alone in this fascination, as HGTV has a show specifically aimed at us-organization, simple living … [Read more...]
Dating as a Comeback Story
When written in Chinese, the word “crisis” is composed of two characters. One represents danger and the other represents opportunity. – John F. Kennedy Several years ago, after a series of unfortunate events, I found myself laid out sick on the couch. Weak, pale, and wearing my favorite feel sorry for myself sweatpants, I was nauseous, unable to eat and anemic. Within a very short period of time, … [Read more...]