My book - in Polish?

Apparently a Polish company wants to buy the translation rights for my book. I never thought I’d get translated into another language, so this is quite exciting.

Add comment October 8th, 2008

Please help my friend

A very close friend of mine has been wrongfully arrested and detained in Dubai since the 26th of January. So far, without being officially charged.

31-year-old Cat Le-Huy, Head of Technology at Endemol UK, was detained and arrested during a tourist visit to Dubai for carrying melatonin, an over-the-counter jet lag aid. Though once in custody Le-Huy tested negative for drugs and his melatonin was cleared by officials, he is still in Dubai jail with no charges and no release date.

Full story can be found on the Free Diz page where you can also donate to his mounting legal defense fund. Talk about Dubai being a tourist trap…

All of his family and friends (myself included) are shocked and worried.

Please pass this on to friends and family. Also, please spread the word around that Dubai is NOT a safe place for Western tourists, regardless of what their advertising campaigns say.

More information about this and other similarly horrible cases can be found on the BBC news site.

Add comment February 10th, 2008

Shimrit on BBC world news

Super-short notice but I will be on BBC World News’ “The world today” at about 7pm UK time, which is in about half an hour or so.

I will be commenting on this news story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/6943616.stm

Add comment August 13th, 2007

Buy my book - get some awesome gifts

I teamed up with Topdreamdates.com and Gorgeousdating.com for a prize giveaway.
We’re giving away some Green&Black’s gift boxes and tickets to Amora London.
If you live in the UK and are over 18, it’s worth taking a look.

For the full details, visit: http://www.gorgeousdating.com/?region=19&article=5602

Add comment August 6th, 2007

Away again

I have decided to take a break from my 7-day weeks over the last few weeks and have actually been getting out of London a bit and trying to enjoy “summer”.

This weekend I will be out of town and away from phones/emails until Monday at the very earliest.

Add comment July 26th, 2007

Good morning Humberside!

My interview has finally been rescheduled. I will be on BBC Radio Humberside tomorrow at 9.40am UK time.

Am still unclear as to exactly what they want to talk about, but I am guessing it’s something to do with online dating and the book

Add comment July 3rd, 2007

My interview is cancelled today

Seeing as most of the north of England is covered in water. It will apparently be rescheduled.

Add comment June 26th, 2007

Radio Appearances & latest book news

I was on U105 in Belfast this Tuesday on the lunchtime show, which was cool. My mom listened in from Israel via their website and I was being interviewed from my bedroom in London (it’s the most quiet room in the house). I felt very 21st century.

We talked about the book, online dating safety, how it can help people’s love lives: all the usual stuff.

Next week I will be on a late morning show on BBC Radio Humberside on Tuesday and possibly on BBC Coventry & Warwickshire as well.

Things are slowly starting to pick up. The book is selling and seems to be picking up on Amazon. It’s all getting quite exciting

Add comment June 23rd, 2007

My first copy of the book just arrived!

It’s actually more exciting than I thought it would be. It’s an actual book, with my name on it
I guess you don’t quite realise it’s real until you are holding the actual product in your hand.

Add comment May 20th, 2007

I am testing some things today

Please ignore the weirdness.

Add comment May 19th, 2007

The book is officially out!

Copies should be with the retailers within a week or so. The Amazon buying links on the right should actually work now
I am back from holiday and am trying to sort out things such as press releases and publicity.
Hopefully, things are about to get busy!

1 comment May 16th, 2007

I will be away until the 15th

I’m going away on holiday. Service will resume when I return.

Add comment May 6th, 2007

Leaving Allegran

After 2 years and a few months, I am leaving Allegran. Things have been getting too busy and I forsee a couple of busy months ahead where I will need to concentrate on some serious self-promotion. After that, I will most likely be looking for part time/freelance work so that I can continue working on my writing. I’ve had some great times at Allegran and learned a hell of a lot. I never would have written the book if it weren’t for some of the great people there. It’s hard to leave all my friends behind, but I am quite excited about being able to take the time to do my own thing. Onwards and upwards!

Add comment April 25th, 2007

Buy my book!

I am introducing a news section so I can advertise things to do with the book.
Today’s exciting news is that I’ve added Amazon sales links to the site. The book is available for pre-order from Amazon (and a few other places) already.
I get more money per sale if people click on to Amazon through my site rather than going direct, so if you’re going to buy a copy, please do it via this site.

Thanks

1 comment March 18th, 2007