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Meet Rosalyn Porter, a Southern woman practicing medicine in the Windy City. With a thriving career and a full social calendar, Rosalyn seems to have it all figured out, except when it comes to love.
Chapter I: Italy Here We Come!
ou have got to be kidding me! Storming down the hallway towards the elevator, this thought repeated over and over in my mind as I punched the down button.
“I cannot fucking believe this!” I said aloud as the elevator doors opened. It was our first night in Italy and I was not expecting our romantic rendezvous to start like this. We were staying in Ravenna with plans to hop from one Italian city to the next in a quick tour of some of the country’s most magical places.
We both thought it would make for a fun way to spend our first vacation together.
I entered the elevator and pressed the lobby button. Shaking my head in disgust during the descent, I thought about what transpired in our hotel room. In preparation for fun days and sexy nights, I packed several pieces of lingerie. After our long day of travel, I slid into a tiny black sheer and lace teddy.
I crawled into bed beside him, hoping he was just as eager to relax as I was. I pressed myself onto him and caressed my legs along his. Pushing my breasts against his body, I looked into his eyes and traced his skin gently with my fingertips. I leaned in to kiss him and as I closed my eyes and parted my lips he spoke.
“Hey!? Where is that word search puzzle book you had on the plane?”
I blinked. A breathless “huh” is the only response I could muster. He repeated his request.
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"Dr. Rosalyn didn't disappoint with this one. I couldn't stop reading each chapter filled with modern day single lady experiences. It warmed my heart to see challenges that helped shape you. Your resilience and drive really inspire me. It was also nice to go on a journey of adventure with you. Happy to say that I'm familiar with the Chi-town area and international travel. I'm intrigued. I'm ready for the next one. Excited to see Dr. Starr get what she deserves and that's love that she can receive...a real ROCK STAR!"
Neikedra Pullens
"Relatable page-turner memoir. As a professional who has struggled with fitting the mold, I found myself thinking, “yes, EXACTLY!” page after page. What a relief to read a book written by a professional woman who doesn’t focus in her writing solely on overcoming imposter syndrome or the ways in which implicit bias has affected her, but rather hones in on the more basic personal life decisions that face “women like us.” Bravo to Dr. Rosalyn Porter for having the courage to put this out there. You are beautiful through and through."
Allison Nauta, MD
"This book is about a woman who overcomes a lot to become the incredible independent force of nature that she is. The author does a great job of making the reader feel what she is feeling - love, hate, joy, pride, sadness, and confidence. She does a nice job of transitioning from one time in her life to another and it making sense story-wise. Great read. Highly recommend. Can't wait for Part II"
Leslie F.
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A Memoir
Meet Rosalyn Porter, a Southern woman practicing medicine in the Windy City. With a thriving career and a full social calendar, Rosalyn seems to have it all figured out, except when it comes to love. Always a bridesmaid and ambivalent about being the bride, Rosalyn finds herself on a collision course of gender expectations and social norms after yet another romantic wrong turn sends her life into a tailspin. On this unexpected journey of self discovery, Rosalyn must reevaluate the present, confront her past, and ponder her future. A memoir filled with promise, loss, determination, and self love, based on true events, these are the Tales of a Future Cat Lady.
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“This is the story of a modern woman that chooses herself. This is a very relatable story for successful women. I enjoyed reading this book and highly recommend it. I thank the author, Dr. Porter, for sharing such a personal story.”
“A great story of a woman defining herself in a world filled with predefined notions of what a woman is, can or should be. Inspiring and timely, it fits well in the growing canon of literature about liberation and independence.”
About the author
Starr, M.D. is the pen name for Dr. Rosalyn Porter. Rosalyn is a board certified obstetrician and gynecologist. Originally from Memphis, TN, Rosalyn became the first doctor in her family when she received her medical degree from Vanderbilt University. She completed her residency training at University of Chicago Medical Center and went on to practice obstetrics and gynecology in Chicago for 12 years.
Currently Rosalyn lives in Nashville, TN with her cats, Sphinx and Isis, where she continues to practice medicine and writes creative nonfiction. In her spare time, Rosalyn indulges in adrenaline filled activities, spends time with loved ones, and travels the world. In her ongoing love affair with life, Rosalyn chases her dreams fervently and encourages those around her to do the same.