Whats the skinny on dating sites - not simple
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI - From Stillwater River Press:Told through dozens of funny and painfully true stories about the men she's met and dated from a variety of dating websites, local comedian Alison O'Donnell's new book Stupid Cupid: A Survivor's Guide to Online Dating is filled with humorous anecdotes, useful advice and biting humor in what the author calls her "self-help comedy of horrors."
Here you'll meet dozens of the author's most memorable and unforgettable dates and get up close and personal with The Weary Widower, The Desperado, Mr. Clean, and Ivan the Terrible to name just a few. And with each new tale, the reader learns a new and different painful lesson that will only make them laugh a little louder.
The book is also filled with information and tips for single women -- and men -- everywhere. It offers advice on how to identify scams, how to write a great ad, how to read into an ad, and even thoughts on marriage and happiness.
Stupid Cupid is a clever, funny, and infinitely useful guide for both veterans of the online dating world, and those who are approaching online dating for the very first time, with the hope that everyone will one day find true love.
Alison O'Donnell was accidentally born in Connecticut, but is a lifelong native Rhode Islander. A self-proclaimed adrenaline junkie, Alison has been skydiving, bungee jumping, hot air ballooning, scuba diving with sharks, zip lining, exceeding the speed limit halfway around the world, and is the mother of one teenage daughter. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications from Rhode Island College, a Secondary English teacher certification from Providence College, and a Master's from the School of Hard Knocks. A creature of the stage, she has performed comedy in the Southern New England area for more than half her life, and played with various local bands as a singer/musician. In her spare time, Alison enjoys hiking with her two bichons, Rhett and Scarlett. She has taught high school English for the past 17 years, and doesn't really know what she wants to be when she grows up.
Alison will be signing copies of her book at a launch party on Thursday, September 28 th at The East Providence Yacht Club from 4 to 8:30 p.m. The event is open to the public.
Stupid Cupid: A Survivor's Guide to Online Dating is available to purchase through select bookstores and gift shops, major online retailers, and through the publisher at www.StillwaterPress.com.
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