I'm Lori Avocato. A published author. Here's my official bio so you'll know who you are talking to:
After serving in the Air Force as a nurse, Lori Avocato decided to write a humorous romantic mystery series for Avon Books. She is a member of, Romance Writers of America, RomVets, PASIC, NINC, The Author’s Guild and Sisters in Crime.
Her Pauline Sokol Mystery Series is a perfect medium for Lori’s quick wit. She has made the best-selling suspense/thriller list on Amazon(same time as Stephen King!) among many other contest wins. Visit Lori at: www.loriavocato.com.
Her sidesplitting novels featuring Pauline Sokol have been called “delightful” by PW and her experience as a nurse allows Avocato to infuse fast-paced plots with authentic medical details.
Lori has returned to her romance roots with three sales to The Wild Rose Press. Release. She also writes another blog, a hysterical daily blog (Mon-Fri) in which her humor about everyday life will have you laughing—and, as Lori says, “Laughter is the best medicine.”
She also helps other writers through her editorial/consultation service, Write Right, which can be found on her website.
Check out her website and blog: www.loriavocato.com and www.loriavocato.com/blog
Now the reason I created "Confessions of a Serial First Dater Blog"
I've set up this blog for all the singles people, both men and women of the world!!!! After being a single mom(whose kids are now out of the house--proving there is a god!) I started online dating after TWELVE years of NO dates. That's right. Twelve years. No dates. The never been kissed scenario.
And, I must say, I have become quite an expert in the field of online dating.
Please make sure you are sitting down for this one. I joined a major online dating service. Okay. Fine you say. That's common. BUT, when I looked at who was available in a forty mile radius of my house, I was like the proverbial kid in the candy store. So many choices! (Sadly so many to pick from since divorce is rampant, but it is what it is). And I loved the odds.
So, and this is the part you need to sit for: I went on ONE HUNDRED THIRTEEN FIRST DATES IN NINE MONTHS. Lest you think I'm some kind of slut (which I am not. Catholic girl. Nurse. Mom. Non-slut.) I only went on NINE second dates though.
There's good reasons for all of this and I'll explain down the road.
In the meantime, know that you have come to the right place and the right person to get you back into the dating game--even if you insist that you really don't want to. That's usually because of "fear of the unknown." We've all used that excuse one time or other.
I'll get you past that.
Believe me. I did. Remember TWELVE years.
So, welcome and feel free to comment.
Lori
Okay, Lori, sweetie.
ReplyDeleteI tried the online thingy. I was sent gentlemen younger than me (by 6-7 years) which is not necessarily a bad thing (I can be a Cougar); however, THEY were looking for someone eeven younger.
ARRRRGH!
When my first novel gets published the dedication will read: To Mark Stoner, who dumped me and allowed me time to write.
But, I'll read and I'll try to learn. But at 61, do I really wanna go through it all over again.
Mitz
I guess you have to ask yourself, at 71 do you want to say, "I wish I had someone in my life and should have given it another shot after Mark S. dumped me!" So, I say go for it. I'll have tips up soon, take personal emails and have a website launched in the near future. Go for it, Mitzi!~
ReplyDeleteAnd, hey, Mitzi, I write funny fiction about a burned out nurse! check out www.loriavocato.com
ReplyDeleteLOL I only went on one first date. And then I married her!
ReplyDeleteWow, John! Great odds and great luck and she is great!
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