A Conversation With Myles Reed Jr. Author Of
Fishing For Love On The Net: A Guide To Those Searching For Love
Author: Myles Reed, Jr.

Today, Norm Goldman, Publisher & Editor of Bookpleasures, an
online venue for book reviews, author interviews and more, is
pleased to have as his guest, Myles Reed, Jr., author of Fishing
for Love on the Net.

Good day Myles and thanks for participating in our interview.

Norm: Please tell our readers a little bit about your personal
and professional background. And as a follow up, what makes you
an "Internet Dating Expert"?

Myles: In my first literary effort, I have conveyed an honest
and engaging message about the value of Internet dating. Prior
to that, I spent approximately 15 years as a corporate
executive, honing my skills of observing behavior and
identifying meaningful patterns that create value. I brought all
of this to bear in formulating the story in Fishing for Love on
the Net.

I am the Internet Dating Expert because I have spent over six
years living, breathing and learning the online dating world. I
have identified the elements that make Internet dating work. I
have synthesized the sum of these experiences into really
effective techniques that will equip people to improve their
chances to find love online.

Norm: What motivated you to write Fishing for Love on the Net?

Myles: Having personally benefited from dating online, I wanted
to share the benefits of that experience. I wanted to write a
book that would help people find love by using the Internet.
Fishing for Love on the Net is a great resource for people
looking for love.

Norm: Why has Internet dating become so popular in the last few
years?

Myles: It has always been about love. In spite of the
increasing divorce rates, the desire for love is as strong as
ever. The Internet is this phenomenal new tool that has
substantially expanded the possibilities for people to find
romantic love. The increased prospect for love is what is
compelling people to participate. It is the reason why Internet
Dating has grown.

Norm: With so many Internet dating services, how does one go
about choosing one that is reliable and professional?

Myles: What is inherent with the Internet, and particularly
with Internet Dating, is the plethora of options. Mainline
dating sites, such as Match, Meetic and PerfectMatch are the
most ideal places to look for love. They are primarily in the
business of creating communities to facilitate romantic
relationships. Broader social network sites like MySpace and
Facebook are not the most ideal place to search, because there
are many other non-romantic activities taking place on these
sites.

Norm: What should one be aware of when communicating with a
prospective online date? What are the advantageous and
disadvantageous of online dating?

Myles: Here are a few important things to keep in mind when you
first make contact with someone: 1) The people that you meet
online are highly uncommitted during the first few weeks so keep
your expectations in check. During the first two weeks, many
people will wiggle free and you will toss back an equal number.
2) Your time is important. Don't meet every person who responds
to your profile or emails. Wait until you have had good quality
discussions for more than a week before you consider meeting
that person.

The advantages with online dating are: 1) Access to a
tremendous number of potential mates who were impossible to get
reach before because of the geographic limitations. 2) More
control is placed in your hands. You can find out a significant
amount of information about a person before you determine if it
is worth making a connection. This is an unprecedented change in
dating. 3) It works. Many single people who are searching for
love can change their station in life with the click of a mouse.


The disadvantage of online dating is: 1) Overcoming the mental
barrier that romantic love can be created using a box of
transistors.

Norm: Should people who are interested in online dating
subscribe to more than one site? If so, why would it be
beneficial?

Myles: It can be advantageous to subscribe to more than one
online dating site simultaneously. You want to drop your line
and fish in a pond where the fish are biting. Sometimes the
amount of activity that you can generate with one site will
taper off over time for a variety of reasons. If this happens,
it may be beneficial to subscribe to an additional online dating
site in order to get access to a fresh population of prospective
mates. This can pump new life into an online dating process that
may be going through a slump.

Norm: What is the average cost of subscribing to an online
dating service and when would the fee be considered exorbitant?

Myles: The cost of the typical online dating site is
approximately $20 - $30 per month. This is a very reasonable
investment for an activity that has such a potentially high
pay-off. We are not talking about buying a new pair of khaki
slacks. We are talking about finding love, which really has no
worthy price tag. I believe that the current pricing for online
dating sites delivers a very good exchange.

Norm: Whom do you believe will benefit from Fishing for Love on
the Net and why?

Myles: Fishing for Love on the Net will benefit every person
who is in search of a meaningful relationship. It is for single
men and women of every age and every persuasion, whether you
have never been married, divorced or widowed. It will equip all
of its readers to be better positioned to make online dating a
success for them. Everyone can benefit from some advice, and
there are many people silently looking for some advice on how to
make online dating work.

Norm: What did you enjoy most about writing Fishing for Love on
the Net?

Myles: What I enjoyed most was capturing all of my discoveries
about this "new world" of online dating. It looks familiar
because people are involved, but is a bit different, which is
why articulating this for the readers brought me such
satisfaction.

Norm: Can you explain some of your research techniques, and how
you found sources for your book?

Myles: My single biggest source of research for Fishing for
Love on the Net was my more than six years of personal
experience living and breathing the world of online dating. I
went through many of the pitfalls and failures, but I also
experienced great learning and triumphs. I ultimately reach the
object of my pursuit, which was a wonderful wife. The principles
that I communicate in the book are infused with the details of
my personal story to create a substantive and engaging
narrative.

Norm: Why do you think this is an important book at this time?
What are your hopes for the book? How has the feedback been so
far?

Myles: This book is important because millions of people have
decided that Internet dating is a viable way to find real and
lasting love. However, people are desperately grappling with how
to make it work for them. Fishing for Love on the Net is a
perfect guide for them. No one would dare put together IKEA
furniture without the instructions. This book provides
instruction, guidance and hope.

My ultimate hope for this book is that I can help as many
people as possible achieve success with online dating, which is
finding love in a real relationship.

The feedback has been great. The momentum has been steady. I
have had articles picked up for distribution through online
venues, as well as fielded interviews from you, Norm, and
OnlinePersonalsWatch. Most importantly, the response from my
personal interactions with single people has been overwhelmingly
positive. They affirm that there is a thirst for an expert point
of view about online dating.

Norm: How have you used the Internet to boost your writing
career?

Myles: I have engaged a great PR firm, Author Marketing
Experts, Inc., that is handling my Internet marketing strategy.
We have syndicated various articles that I have written about
Internet dating across the Internet information sites. We will
also launch a Blog tour in order to create discussion about the
book as well as increased web traffic. Given the multi-faceted
nature of the Internet, it is possible that some aspects of the
strategy will evolve organically. I am encouraged by the
marketing power that exists within the Internet.

Norm: What is next for Myles Reed Jr. and is there anything
else you wish to add that we have not covered?

Myles: As the Internet Dating Expert, I am very committed to
the mission of helping a greater number of people see the
tremendous and life-changing value that exists with Internet
dating. Fishing for Love on the Net is a beacon for people who
really want to find love. I am the process of seeking greater
corporate partnerships and distribution to encourage and
build-up those who can most benefit from the book and the
message around Internet dating.

Thanks once again and good luck with all of your future
endeavors.


About The Author: Myles Reed, Jr., who dubs himself The
Internet Dating Expert, is the author of Fishing for Love on the
Net. He spent 6 years living and breathing all aspects of dating
online, and gives great guidance and hope to those looking for
love online. Visit http://www.fishingforlove.net