"The 7-Day Dating and Relationship Plan for Gay Men" Practical Advice From The Gay Matchmaker by Grant Wheaton with Dennis Courtney is a new book that offers a way through all the madness and distractions to a clear path to help find 'Mr. Right'. It is available the middle of this month (January, 2008). Paperback: 160 pages; List price $15.95.
"How does a single gay guy find his way to a right, lasting relationship? Meeting the right men for dating and relationships these days seems so overwhelming – too many bars, clubs, chat rooms, internet, cell phone, blackberry, iphone, little black book! Where does one start? What's needed is a plan – a place to start – some basic principles. Our dating expert shares authentic sagas straight (so to speak) from his client's experiences to illuminate his seven principles, developed to help navigate today's dating challenges. From numerous tips and amazing but true anecdotes to fun-filled facts about where the boys are, readers will escape the dating minefields and find relationship success," explain marketing materials.
Grant Wheaton is the founder and owner of ManMate (www.manmate.com), the oldest and largest personalized gay introduction service in America. Since 1985, he has met and worked with over five thousand men and successfully introduced many hundreds of couples and soul mates in the process. Dubbed "the Dolly Levi for Gay New Yorkers" Grant for over fifteen years has conducted highly popular dating and relationship workshops and classes. He also has written advice columns and consults with and coaches clients. He has also worked extensively as an actor, on stage and in numerous films, daytime soaps, and commercials.
Dennis Courtney, as a writer, contributes treatments and special material for many entertainment events in both corporate and theatrical venues. He also works as a "script doctor" and has been critically acclaimed for writing original revues that have been produced across the country. Dennis is also a nationally known award-winning stage director, choreographer, and figure skater. As a performer, he has appeared in numerous Broadway and national touring shows. www.denniscourtney.com
The new book is available at the major bookstores and can be bought online at Amazon and Borders.