Have you ever experienced true joy or been overtaken by that often fleeting feeling of absolute bliss? Have you ever felt the comfort that comes from knowing that you are exactly where you need to be, at this precise point in time? The Joy of Single is exactly that warm mashed-potatoes-and-gravy feeling that only comes from genuine inner satisfaction. It is a light and lively look at how luminous life as a single is supposed to be. It is hip and happy. It is positive and polished. It comes complete with a dollop of comedy and a splash of sophisticated sarcasm. The Joy of Single is soul candy. An inspirational guide for a sky-rocketing population, The Joy of Single reaches across a multitude of demographics and appeals to millions of individuals - no matter the relationship status, ethnicity or gender. The book's pop-inspired illustrations portray faces that everyone can identify with, while its straightforward anecdotes and advice speak to young and old and everyone in between. The Joy of Single is an authentic and poignant read. Similar to peanut butter and chocolate and much like wine and cheese, author Ashley Greene has partnered with illustrator, Nicole Alesi to ensure that The Joy of Single captivates the heart and inspires the mind of its readers. Ashley is a native Houstonian based in Chicago. She is a corporate recruiting manager for a global public relations agency and spends her free time experiencing and savoring the richness of life and writing about it. Nicole is a native New Yorker based in Manhattan who creates carefree illustrations inspired by pop trends in music, movies and fashion. Everyone can relate to the simple advice found in The Joy of Single. The empowering words and sparkling illustrations dance off the pages and into the spirit of the reader. The advice is unmistakably relevant. It speaks of internal passion for self - something we could all cultivate a little more of.