“Mi Media Naranja” which means: ‘One’s sweetheart, one’s beautifully perfect other half’ when used to describe a loved one in Spanish, is the title for Amy Spencer’s new book, Meeting your Half Orange: An Utterly Upbeat Guide to Using Dating Optimism to Find Your Perfect Match.

According to the author, one can take the dating concept and transform it into a unique and positive experience by simply helping the average single ‘sow their orange seed’ into “fruit-ion” -or their ideal relationship.  From Spencer’s own experiences in life, this book is intended to provide optimism and hope within the souls of the unattached, thus offering an opportunity to gain not only a partner, but a soul mate.

The advice in Spencer’s book so closely parallels my own dating path that I had to write a post about it!  For years, I had been focusing on the negative aspects of dating (and men), always finding a reason why I didn’t like a guy or found something wrong with him.  What I didn’t realize is that this negative attitude was transparent to others.  Once I decided to change my way of thinking, and adopt a more positive attitude–Voila–dating became so much fun.   Having an optimistic outlook is the key message that Spencer delivers in her book.  The only thing I’d like to add is “watch out”  because within months, a man who is now my husband swarmed in and swept me away.  This book is a great guide for singles.

If you’d like to read more about how: Meeting your Half-Orange can help you change your current social situation from alone to attached, click here: Amy Spencer

As a stay-at-home mom to a toddler and a new writer, I’m struggling to learn two new jobs at once.  In these times of recession and renewal, writing has helped me de-stress after long days filled with, ‘No, you can’t play with Mommie’s blackberry’ and trying to sneak in much sought after naps in the afternoon.  Yet, I fear I still need to hone my passion into a better craft.  If you’re an aspiring scribe, or even a seasoned veteran who wants to freshen up, below are a few workshops and conferences that might pique your  interest:

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Ali Fedotowsky has become a household name since first appearing on “The Bachelor” last season vying for Jake Pavelka’s heart.  Her most infamous moment being her ongoing bickering with Bachelor winner Vienna and then deciding to leave the show, choosing her job at Facebook over love.   ABC has chosen her as this season’s ‘Bachelorette, and she’s not taking any chances!  Fedotowsky has packed up everything, quit her job, and moved in with her married friends in New York.  If you’d like to catch a sneak peek of the season, click here: Bachelorette.

From the online buzz, it appears that everyone wants to share their opinion to help Ali Fedotowsky make some awesome life choices.  Check out what The Huffington Post offers in the way of great tips and advice for the Bachelorette to prepare her this time around.  The Bachelorette 2010 is to be full of drama, rumors, and excitement on the show as well as off.

For a complete rundown of the men this season, you can watch the video above or click here for a complete listing and brief bio’s of the 25 hunks.

Tune in tonight on ABC from 9pm to 11pm EDT.

The New York Book Week is running from May 25-May 27, 2010.   Julie Spira will be the first of nine authors speaking in the, “Meet the Author” series beginning on the 25^th at 1:00 pm  in the New Amsterdam Library.  She’ll be reading from her new book, ‘The Perils of Cyberdating,” a memoir that details her online dating stories and provides tips and advice for the reader.  After each reading from the author, there will be a book signing for the audience.

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Friday May 21, 2010 Lori and Drew’s ‘Cyber Love Story’ is being featured in Julie Spira’s ‘Cyberdating Love Stories of the Week.’

Special thank you to Julie Spira, for featuring my love story!

On May 16, 2010, Ashley Olsen, a major player in the ’80s sitcom, Full House, and boyfriend, Justin Bartha, from ‘The Hangover,’ were among the passengers of a United flight, from New York to LA, forced to make an emergency landing at Dulles International Airport in Washington D.C.  after a cockpit fire broke out.  Fortunately, for everyone, there were no injuries reported, and the flames were extinguished.

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Here is an article that appeared in Match.com’s Happen Magazine on May 18th which highlights better ways for singles to post their online dating photos.  If you’re having trouble choosing the perfect picture, or maybe you’ve considered leaving your mug out all together, this article will provide you with some great tips and advice.

Thanks to the writer of this article, Debra Kent for including and quoting me in this informative piece!

Photo courtesy of Book Expo America

NEW YORK CITY EVENT:  The Annual Book Expo America will be at the Jacob K. Javits Center Tuesday, May 25 through Thursday May 27, 2010.

You can expect Barbra Streisand to headline along with over 500 authors and 1500 exhibiters. For those interested in learning all there is to know about writing, books, or simply to share your reading passions, this is an event to consider.  For more on this years’ expo, please visit: BookExpoAmerica. If you’re ready to register, click here: REGISTRATION

Are you ready for a new concept in dating?  It’s a twist on an old tradition, called “Rate a Guy” and it’s on WomanSavers.com, which has been the leader in helping women screen dates since 2002.  The site founder and CEO, Stephany Alexander, knew years ago that there was potential for an online site that women could comfortably access to find out more information about a potential suitor.

The concept is brilliant.  All you do is type in the name of a man and if other women have dated him and rated him you can obtain information about him.  Womansavers.com claims to be the largest rating dating site available with nearly 25,000 men on it so far.  Now there’s no reason that other women need to go through the experience of finding out the man their dating is married, cheating or lying.  Log on, put in a man’s information and help others out by giving them the 411.  I have to say, I wish I knew about this when I was single.

Kim Kardashian commented on the WomanSavers.com concept by saying, “I’ve got a guy I can put in there.” referring to weeding out the ‘bad apples.’

The great news is that the site supports women’s organizations throughout the world and a percentage of its proceeds are donated to abused women and children’s charities.

Bad Bedroom habits that will Kill a Relationship featured on Divine Caroline 5-4-10

Have you ever hopped into bed only to find, ugh, crumbs?  More couples than you may think are very particular about their under the sheets rules.  For some, it’s an instant dealbreaker.

My article, Bad Bedroom Habits that will Kill a Relationship, focuses on specific turn-offs that could make your lover go from lustful to lack of interest in no time.  Check out the article and see if you suffer from any of these no-no’s.  The article was recently featured on Divine Caroline.