I am an Author
Publishing a book has always been my ultimate goal in life. I have been talking about writing a book for as long as I can remember. That was one of the reasons for the degree the I pursued and for being a freelance writer.
I always thought that my book writing dream would only be accomplished later in life but the opportunity came quicker than I expected. Although I was swarmed with datelines, I grasped the opportunity and started writing the book about my singlehood.
Why did I publish a book about dating stories?
Writing is the deep expression of so many parts of myself. These pieces contain emotions that I could not express and memories that I could not get back. Throughout the journey of dating these 10 guys, I revealed bits and pieces of my crumbling soul on The Ugly Writers. Part of me always wanted to tell the world the crazy experience of how I dated 10 guys in a short span of 3 months but the other part of me restricted myself from doing so because the conservative part in me said it's not right. It was ironic since I started my Online Horror Dating Stories Series on IreviewUread in 2018. I guess, they were right about being young and reckless.
Eventually, when Fashion Potluck's Awards Season rolled out, I decided to take a leap of faith and write My date proposed to me....Naked . It was the best decision ever. I continued to contribute articles like Is the Grass Greener on the other Side? and Bad Kissing = Bad Sex? Kissing 101 but the first article of the FP Awards season still tugged at my heartstrings. You know how when you felt like you got your calling you have to go towards it? This was mine.
I took a leap of faith and started writing a book about my adventures of dating 10 guys in 3 months. The process from idea to book felt surreal. The book got published in under a month. The feeling of this dream going from a distanced goal to an accomplished one was hypnagogic. I still feel like I am in a dream. Part of me does not want to let the dream go for it was always a goal I want to accomplish later in life. I still want to accomplish this dream later in life but in the form of a memoir - The story of my life - and not just my love life.
Speed Dating, The Story of Dating 10 guys in 3 months
One of the questions I get asked about this book is, "Are these stories real?" I considered lying and saying they are not but they are real. I lived through them and it was a thrilling rollercoaster. I did not write these stories to get back at the guys that did not choose nor to boost that I am popular among the guys. Instead, I wrote these stories to entertain and to create an open dialogue among women.
Although Singapore is considered a modern and open society, there are still many actions that are condoned here. One of them is for women to have more experience than men or for females to date multiple males at the same time. I feel like society is still very close-minded about women trying out the field without being attached.
I understand that this mindset is something that I am unable to change but I hope that through this book, women who want to try the field but are afraid of being judged remember one thing - I did it first and I wrote a book about it. If I can humiliate myself publicly you can find your soulmates privately, just don't let them know.
There are 10 stories in this book. Some stories are longer some are shorter but all of them are sprinkled with a pinch of humour. At the epilogue, I have included 10 things I've learned from dating 10 guys - 10 things I wished I knew so I did not have to go through the dates I've gone through.
All in all, this book acts as a full stop to my Online Horror Dating Stories series. I will not produce any more Online Horror Dating Stories posts. It was a short but great run.
Summary of Speed Dating The Story of Dating 10 guys in 3 Months
From the thrilling ride of going through multiple stages of dating to being proposed after barely a week. Join Shi Hui as she brings you through a series of modern-day dating. Meet Noah, the crazy emotional train wreck; Caleb, the charismatic hunk; Derek, the overly-possessive part-time boyfriend and more. Inspired by the stories of my earlier dating adventures, Speed Dating The story of dating 10 guys in 3 months, is a collection of failed dates throughout her lifetime or in this situation, 3 months, I was a late bloomer but I learned quickly. This book is a collection of the insane stories that you'd share with your friends at the bar and then you laugh about it and move on. Yes... the stories of me. With a touch of humour, I bring to you - Speed Dating The story of dating 10 guys in 3 months. - Speed Dating The Story of Dating 10 Guys in 3 Months
If you are a fan of Romance-Comedy movies, this book would be a great addition to your shelf for like the book, my love life is a rom-com. I also created an Instagram account for the book so all book promotions, book selfies or any sneak peeks of the book will congregate there. You can get the book directly from me through my Ko-fi page, Amazon, Ukiyoto or Google Play. I hope you'll enjoy the book as much as you enjoyed my Online horror dating stories!
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