After getting married at eighteen and subsequently divorced at forty-one, AnnMarie found herself thrust into a tumultuous dating world filled with embarrassment and occasional tragedy. Embracing her singlehood, she adopted the practice of journaling after each date as a form of self-imposed therapy. These written accounts gradually transformed into captivating stories, which she then shared as stand-up comedy among her friends at parties. Now, these anecdotes have taken shape as the foundation for her memoir, In My Red High Heels: Dating Disaster to Happily Ever After.

Beyond its comedic tales, this book strikes a chord with the challenges faced by countless women in their pursuit of loving and healthy relationships. AnnMarie's story resonates universally, transcending boundaries and capturing the hearts of women from all walks of life. At its core, it embodies the timeless quest for companionship and happiness that unites women as a collective. It imparts the invaluable wisdom of finding contentment and self-acceptance, not solely in the presence of a man, but most importantly, within oneself. Despite the difficulties endured during this transformative phase of her life, she emerged with newfound growth, authenticity, and a genuine capacity to love.