Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Should you go out with a guy you're sort of dating the night BEFORE New Year's Eve???

December 31. New Year's Eve.  Location:  Hair Salon in NYC.

Today, I was chatting to a woman at a salon in Tribeca.  She was excited because she just started dating a guy she met on Match. She is very pretty, thirty-something, has a job, in short, a typical great New York City woman. "I don't normally do that kind of thing, but this guy is cool," she confided cautiously. "Smart. Very handsome, good job. I am excited, didn't expect to be..." etc. etc.

However, as we kept on talking, it turned out that a few things had struck her as a bit off. First, he lied about his age. She said she did some pre-date investigative googling, and was sure, based on his medical school graduation date, that the guy was definitely thirty-seven. He had told her thirty-three. But, after getting a few opportunities to tell her the truth, Mr. Handsome/Great Job guy did not fess up to his rightful age - which, is hello, not so old! Strike one.

Next, they had plans for a Saturday night. That afternoon, he said his mother had a bad case of bronchitis, and he had to visit her out on Long Island exactly on that Saturday night. Hmmmm. When the woman texted the guy, he said he was very busy with his mother and just couldn't answer. Strike two.

Third, she said that he hadn't tried to kiss her after several dates. What? Oddly quaint, but let's face it, also plain ODD. In this busy city, who has got four dates to see if there is any chemistry?! Strike three.

But, the piece-de-resistance: the two of them had been discussing New Year's Even and he asked her out for the night BEFORE rather than the big night. So, she went out with him on Date 4 yesterday, December 30th. "Ah, let's see, I think that's a deal breaker," I said, kindly, lest I burst her bubble. "Really? You truly think so?" she asked, looking briefly sad but also relieved at having suddenly arrived at the inevitable sad conclusion. The truth, after all, sets us free.

"Read my new novel, The Many Loves of Mila. Please," I said. And it's true. The character Mila goes out on a date with a Mr. Handsome/Great Job type guy the night BEFORE New Year's Eve and guess what, it ends.... , well, I won't say, because I don't want to give the story away!

So, please, check out my book for the juicy story!  And, enter my Goodreads giveaway contest for a chance at a free copy - live through January 27th.  And, Happy New Year friends!  May the year bring you all health and joy and prosperity and many invitations that are mindful of your rightful self-respecting status in the universe!! Most of all - a wish for peace and good fortune for us all in 2014.

What do you think about going on a date on the night BEFORE?

Goodreads Book Giveaway

The Many Loves of Mila by Inna Swinton

The Many Loves of Mila

by Inna Swinton

Giveaway ends January 27, 2014.
See the giveaway details at Goodreads.
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Monday, December 30, 2013

Have you entered my Goodreads giveaway?

Hello friends.  A busy month and I do have a product to show for it:  the paperback of my debut novel is now first available to those in the know.  I am giving away a few copies on Goodreads:


Goodreads Book Giveaway

The Many Loves of Mila by Inna Swinton

The Many Loves of Mila

by Inna Swinton

Giveaway ends January 27, 2014.

See the giveaway details at Goodreads.

Enter to win
Happy Holidays!!!

Monday, December 9, 2013

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