Flirtexting: How to Text Your Way to His Heart [Paperback]

Olivia Baniuszewicz (Author), Debra Goldstein (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 2, 2009

Looking for love? Got a cell phone? It's time to flirtext!

Flirtexting—flirting via text (think Blackberry) in search of fun and love—has revolutionized the dating game. And savvy girls can learn how to make the technology work for them in this definitive guide to using flirtexting to find a guy (or two). Here are the rules, spelled out clearly, fearlessly, and with more than a hint of attitude.

You see, rather than feel disappointed that her guy isn't making an effort to talk F2F (face to face), the flirtexting aficionado works it. Debra Goldstein and Olivia Baniuszewicz, graduates of The Rules and He's Just Not That Into You, guide their readers into the next generation of love. Not to give too much away, but the secret is having the advantage of time—and the power to keep the ball in her court until she lets it go. Readers will learn how to create the BPT (best possible text), save themselves from sending the right text to the wrong person, master the steps to manipulate a text, know just when to reply, and much more. This is a book that every bold and modern woman with two opposable thumbs will love.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Arguing that "boys text; therefore girls need to know how to flirtext," first-time authors (and, presumably, BFFAEs) Goldstein and Baniuszewicz show the next generation of single women how to entertain suitors with the art of text message flirtation. Taking a healthy cut from The Rules ("playing a little hard to get, to get what you want"), the duo schools readers on timing replies, canceling dates and, perhaps most importantly, how to avoid "mis-texting." Dissecting every possible text-based interaction (often with multiple examples), Goldstein and Baniuszewicz's overwrought guidebook will be received, depending on one's perspective, as either indispensable or hopelessly immature. Walking readers through all facets of text message craft (including enlisting the aid of friends), the exuberant authors also supply plenty of sample responses and conversations, a litany of guy-centric movie quotes (because "guys love to quote movies") and a guide to common abbreviations (including BFFAE: "best friends forever and ever"). With this guide at hand, young singles won't be at a loss for words-at least until the next F2F (face to face) encounter. 20 color illus.
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About the Author

Olivia Baniuszewicz graduated Boston University with a B.S. in communications. She jetted to New York City where she has worked as an account executive for several internationally acclaimed fashion houses. Olivia lives and flirts in New York City.

Debra Goldstein owns and operates the personal shopping and styling company, Fern Estelle. She has dressed Hollywood "A-Listers," shopped for New York socialites, and styled magazine photo shoots and runway shows. Debra lives and flirts in New York City.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing (April 2, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1602393672
• ISBN-13: 978-1602393677
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #287,375 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Biggest Waste Of Time, February 23, 2011

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This review is from: Flirtexting: How to Text Your Way to His Heart (Paperback)

This book was horrible and I only gave it one star because when I left the stars blank, Amazon would not let me post my review. The pages are cut thick to take up space and the few pages in the book have empty content. If you want to take time reading a book about how texting became popular, why it's all the rage and how okay it is to text when trying to get with a dude, this is the book for you. I was under the impression this was a guide to help you shoot back savvy replies when you are so lost on what to say to a guy you really like over the phone. We have all had those moments. Do we text? Is it too soon? How do I reply to what he said and how long do I wait? What does he mean by that text? Sure, we would love to hear the answers but this book isnt the place to find it. Save your money!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Flirtexting is here to stay!, July 28, 2009

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Cary Knowles (Virginia, USA) - See all my reviews

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Absolutely loved this book. I wish I'd had this book back when I was in college because it encourages flirting AND self-confidence. How often have we all been disappointed when a guy didn't text us back or when he gives us those dreaded one word answers?! The authors give us the tools to gain control and to use texting to get what we want. No longer do I check my phone waiting for that red star (this book has great tips for Blackberry users f.y.i.), but rather I know that he's lucky when I text him back with my witty, saucy replies!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE IT MEAN IT, April 8, 2009

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Becky Carl (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Flirtexting: How to Text Your Way to His Heart (Paperback)

I have to say that this book has changed my life! I am a textaholic, I can't stop myself, in fact I just paid $[...] bucks extra on my cell phone bill because I text so much and before this book I had no idea the impact a text can have. No wonder, I don't have a boyfriend! Now I am fully armed with wonderful tips on how to play the scene and guess what I have a date this Friday!!!!
This is the perfect gift for all your girlfriends!
I have a date because I text.