It’s time for the Blogging from A to Z April Challenge 2018 theme reveal!
It’s that time of the year again: the annual Blogging from A to Z April Challenge theme reveal.
This year I’m in the middle of writing a book about online dating, entitled No More F*ing Weirdos: Online Dating for People Who Are Sick of Drama, Delusions and Douchebags. It’s currently available for pre-sale at Amazon, if you’re in need of a laugh or some friendly advice.
Here’s the cover:
It’s a mix of advice and anecdotes from my time as a single woman looking for love online, along with actionable steps you can take to improve your profile and your dates. So I figured: what better way to pump my readers up for my new release than to share some of the content from my forthcoming book here on the blog?
Therefore, this year’s theme will be Online Dating from A to Z!
I’ll be covering everything from Apps to Zen this month, with forays into the good, the bad, and the downright fugly sides of meeting people online.
If you’ve never tried online dating, I highly recommend it, both for the hilarious hijinx that often occur as a result of attempting to make conversation with people via computer/tablet/phone and because of the warm-and-fuzzy romantic potential to find the man or woman of your dreams. As I like to tell everyone who will listen, I met my husband online – back before any of these crazy swipe apps even existed – and we’ve been inseparable ever since. Sure, I had to suffer through a series of bad dates (including some of the worst dates I’ve ever been on in my life), but I can definitely say that without a doubt, it was all worth it to find him in the end.
So, whether you’re a seasoned online dater or a total newbie to the process, join me during the month of April for tips, tricks, funny stories from the online dating trenches (and a few sewers), and lots of encouragement.
Have you ever tried online dating?
What were the results? Share your most memorable online dating story with me in the comments (and don’t forget to sign up for my mailing list) for a chance to win a free copy of my new book!
14 Comments
Luccia Gray
Never! I’ve been married since the 80s, but I’m intrigued and I’ve heard lots of stories.
Laura Roberts
It’s definitely quite a mix of characters out there… and I can only assume that with dating apps it’s gotten even crazier! I did once win a prize from a sex columnist who asked for people’s worst dating stories, so it would appear I have been on what is OFFICIALLY the worst date ever. ;D
Leanne | www.crestingthehill.com.au
I married in the 1980’s too – online dating wasn’t invented (online anything wasn’t invented) but I’ll be back to read your stories – it sounds like fun (and I’m glad you chose to borrow Zen off me – I feel the love already!)
Leanne | cresting the hill
Laura Roberts
Welcome, Leanne! I’m going to try to keep it light and fun, since there are already a lot of online dating horror stories out there. I think that’s where the “Zen” attitude comes in; just gotta keep on doing your own thing until you find Mr. or Ms. Right. :D
Iain Kelly
Plenty of scope for some good posts here, I look forward to reading and good luck!
https://iainkellywriting.com/2018/03/19/the-a-to-z-challenge-2018-theme-reveal/
Laura Roberts
Thanks, Iain! Looking forward to learning more from your posts as well. :D
JazzFeathers
No, I have never tried a date online and honestly I don’t think that’s my thing. But you make it sound like fun, so I’ll be back on April 1st to see what this is all about ;-)
@JazzFeathers
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Laura Roberts
I think a lot of people are skeptical (and even dead-set against it), but online dating is a pretty fun use of technology if done correctly! It can definitely help weed out a lot of the non-starters and simply incompatible types a lot more quickly than the “old-fashioned” way, so that was why it always drew me. Plus, you know, writers love to write about themselves. ;D
Jayden R. Vincente
I met my husband online back before dating apps were a thing! I’m excited to hear your stories though. I have no doubt that there will be some entertaining ones!
Jayden R. Vincente
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Laura Roberts
Nice! I did, as well. We met on the PlentyOfFish website, where he had written “NO SWINGERS!” in all caps (and with many exclamation marks) at the top. Apparently he had been propositioned by several couples, posing as singles, before we met up!
shirley corder
Fascinating theme although I won’t be following the ideas. I’ve been married for over 50 years. :-) ! Enjoy the challenge! I’m blogging on Improve your Life, Improve your Mind
Laura Roberts
Congrats! 50 years is quite an amazing achievement, Shirley. I’m just hitting my first decade this June. :D
SHALINI BAISIWALA
Oh my this sounds just the thing to read this April. I could share my horror stories with you for the same ;-)
Going to check out your book too – all the best Laura :-)
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Laura Roberts
Do feel free to share some of your outrageous stories as you follow along, Shalini! F is going to be “Funny Stories,” for instance… mine is about the time Margaret Atwood saved me from a terrible hookup. ;D