Internet dating

DARTFORD AUTHOR: SAMANTHA THORNE

help advice along the way.

Years later and I finally wanted to put all my experiences on paper and since my beauty career has struggled in the pandemic, it seems the perfect time.

I’ve managed to get the book published, along with another children’s illustrated book about my dog Barney. I love drawing and I have this naughty but cheeky little dog Barney that’s always getting into trouble. And so the idea came about to make a funny children’s book about him. Children will love the bright colours and naughty adventures.

Being creative is a passion of mine and these books really kept me busy when I couldn’t work. I really hope people enjoy reading them, I’m sure a lot of people can relate to some of the dating horror stories.

Both books are available on amazon. You can also follow myself and Barney’s adventures on Facebook. Any support greatly appreciated.

www.facebook.com/ samanthathorneauthor

www.facebook.com/Barney Rubble, A French Bulldogs Adventures

Have you ever wondered what internet dating is all about?

Maybe you’ve tried it and had some good or bad experiences?

Local resident Samantha Thorne has experienced it all and decided to keep a diary about her dating. She’s been brave enough to get her short novel self published and told Dartford Living about her new book “A Year in the Life of Internet Dating”.

“So I started dabbling with online dating years ago, I used to go on at least one date a week. At the time I found it all fascinating meeting new people and learning about their lives. This went on for many years and my work colleagues used to eagerly anticipate my next dating story. Every Monday I’d go into work and they were fascinated to hear if I’d met anyone new and how was it, did you get Catfished? It become such an interesting subject that I started keeping a diary of these dates. Some of them were so bad but they make interesting reading. The online dating world is such a crazy place, half the people were really not who they claimed to be. Behind a keyboard you can be who you want. I learned so much from my time dating. It was never boring! My book not only tells the story of a lot of my dates, but also a bit of relationship and self

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Wisdom Estates was opened with the vision of enhancing the perception of Estate Agents, by providing outstanding levels of Customer Service, and offering constant support throughout both the selling and buying process.

For the past eight years Wisdom Estates has been proud to serve Dartford and its surrounding areas, including North Kent, South London, and East Surrey. In fact, with the benefit of today’s technology they are able to professionally and effectively market properties far and wide.

When Robert Wisdom (Managing Director) first dreamt of opening his own estate agents, it was because he had become somewhat disillusioned working for a large corporate estate agency chain. He believed then, and still maintains to this day, that dedicated customer communication is the key to a highly successful business.

Robert is assisted in this by two of the longest serving, and highly committed, members of his team: Senior Sales Negotiator Matthew Ferrrari, and Sales Progressor Emily Archer, alongside Diane Wisdom (Financial Director) who deals with the accounting side of the business.

From their bright and airy offices, located on Spital Street in Dartford Town Centre, Wisdom Estates continually strive to promote all properties to their very best advantage. Their glowing 5* reviews have led to them being one of the top recommended agents in Dartford. Their reviews can be found on Google, or their website http://www.wisdom-estates.co.uk/

Robert says, “Our ethos is to combine enthusiasm with integrity and courtesy, and our aim is to provide a unique professional and personal service. As an independent, and family-owned, estate agents, we pride ourselves on not just selling properties, but on actively helping people move home, in a manner that is as supportive and stress-free as possible.”

It was in 2013 that they first began advertising with Dartford Living, and have been proud to co-sponsor each of the highly popular ‘Dartford Living Live’ Networking Events. In 2018 Wisdom Estates were awarded a Customer Choice Commendation in the Dartford Business Awards held at Bluewater, which was hosted by Dartford Borough Council.

They also value their involvement in the local community, and back in May 2014 Councillor Avtar Sandhu, who had recently become Mayor of Dartford, officially opened a community event, hosted by Wisdom Estates in association with Cheryl Ferguson (Heather Trott of Eastenders fame).

Over the years Wisdom Estates have also sponsored Easter, Summer, and Christmas events for Gateway Primary School and Maypole Primary School, as well as sponsoring Christmas Trees for Oakfield Primary.

They have been a collection point for the Dartford Toy Appeal since 2015, and have also run their popular ‘Property Ladder Game’ to help raise funds for Dartford Round Table’s Easter Egg Hunt. Robert is a member of NAEA (National Association of Estate Agents) and Wisdom Estates is an official member of the widely recognised industry bodies: TPO (The Property Ombudsman) and ICO (Information Commissioners Office). They are in support of the call to extend the Stamp Duty Holiday, as they believe an extension will help bouy the housing market, which in turn will help the overall economic recovery.

Now, more than ever, with the unprecedented difficulties faced by all small businesses, Robert and his team at Wisdom Estates would like to thank the people of Dartford for their support, and to encourage everyone to use independent shops and services wherever possible. Shop local. Spend local. Support local.

For free, no-obligation advice please contact Robert, or a member of his team, on: 01322 272144. Email: dartford@wisdom-estates.co.uk

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