Author and Dating Advice Columnist, Julie Spira to be Featured at Book Expo America

New York, NY - Julie Spira, bestselling author of "The Perils of Cyber-Dating" will be appearing at Book Expo America (BEA-10) on May 26, 2010. Spira will be signing copies of her book from 9:30 am - 10:30 am in the Authors Autographing Area at table 21.

Spira's witty tell-all memoir has been described like a Web 2.0 version of "Sex and the City." She will be appearing at both at Book Expo America and in the "Meet the Author" Series at the New York Public Library during the same week as the film release of "Sex and the City 2." In her book, she reveals her personal stories and provides valuable dating advice to help singles find love from their computer screen.

Spira, an early adopter of the Internet, was one of the first embrace online dating 16 years ago. Her romantic journey in cyberspace encompassed over 250 dates.

ONLINE DATING IS A HOT TOPIC

Online dating has grown to be the second largest industry on the web. A recent Match.com study showed that one out of every six people meet through online dating sites and one out of every five relationships are a result of online dating.

Spira, known worldwide as The Cyber-Dating Expert®, is a dating coach and helps singles create their irresistible online dating profiles. She created her first Internet dating profile in 1994. Julie Spira is a contributor on The Huffington Post. Her dating advice also appears on eHarmony Advice, JDate, Your Tango, and Zoosk. She is the host of "Ask the Cyber-Dating Expert Radio Show."

Spira was a recent presenter at the 140 Characters Twitter Conference in New York on the first-ever dating panel. She also appeared on WPIX, where she talked about cyber dating safety. Spira is a frequent guest in the media with her online dating advice and has appeared on and quoted in:

• The New York Times
• Los Angeles Times
• FOX News
• BBC Radio
• E! Entertainment
• Cosmo Radio
• Glamour
• Men's Health
• ABC News
• CBS News
• Cyberguy
• Woman's Day

Julie Spira will also appear at the New York Library on May 25, 2010 at the New Amsterdam Branch during New York Book Week. She will be reading excerpts from her book at 1:00pm, followed by a book signing. The branch is located at 9 Murray Street, New York, NY.

PRAISE FOR "THE PERILS OF CYBER-DATING"

• "It's Like Sex and the City in a Web 2.0 World" ~ E. Jean Carroll, Elle Magazine

• "Hilariously Funny! Singles of All Ages Need to Read this Book" ~ Joan Rivers

• "The Perils of Cyber-Dating gives hope to singles that they can successfully meet someone online." ~ Dr. Pat Allen, bestselling author, "Getting to I Do"

• "This book is a must for this generation of singles, both male and female, who are into cyber-dating. It is possible to find someone if you know the rules." ~ Santa Monica Daily Press

• "Julie Spira tells a compelling story, shares intimate moments, and transforms her experience into means of larger good." ~ Veronica De Laurentiis
, Best-selling Author

• "This book is a fantastic journey that takes you through the jungle of online dating adventures! It reads like an entertaining and fun novel, and teaches you along the way. ~ Dr. Diana Kirschner, bestselling author, "Love in Do Days"

• "I've seen too many women put in jeopardy by unscrupulous Internet dating contacts. That's why this book is your must-have navigation guide to help you safely travel through the perilous landscape of cyber-dating. Plus, Spira's personal stories are a hoot and a half!" ~ Diane Dimond, Journalist and Author

ABOUT THE BOOK

"The Perils of Cyber-Dating: Confessions of a Hopeful Romantic Looking for Love Online" is a romantic tell-all memoir filled with funny, witty, and hilarious stories. Julie Spira, a pioneer in the Internet industry, became the first on her block to post an online dating profile. You will follow her journey as she skillfully navigates the web, hoping to replace what she thought was the love of her life with a new Internet mate.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Julie Spira is an author, dating advice columnist, media personality, and super-successful cyber-dater. Known for always being on the leading edge of technology, Spira served as an executive for several Internet and communications companies. Spira was nominated for the "Women Making a Difference" Award by the Los Angeles Business Journal and will be the recipient of the WOW Award this year by Jewish Big Brothers, Big Sisters or Los Angeles. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Television-Radio from the Roy H. Park School of Communications at Ithaca College.

Spira empowers singles on the dating scene and creates irresistible online dating profiles for singles as a dating coach.

For more information or to book a media appearance, contact info at cyberdatingexpert dot com.

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