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Apr 20

Bridget Straub posted a blog post

Tempting Fate

Why is it that we are so often tempted to test fate? I know it’s human nature, and yet it makes me crazy when adults in particular do so repeatedly. When adults tempt fate with kids in the car it really makes me crazy, and when an adult has been asked not to do it again, but does, I am at a loss to understand why.I have very…See More

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Bridget Straub commented on the blog post 'April Eberhardt: Literary Agent for Change'

"It's a little overwhelming when you put into numbers how many of us are looking for representation. 10,000 submissions must take a long time to sort through."

Mar 15

Bridget Straub commented on the blog post '10 Tips to a Happier 2012'

"I was thinking hopes and aspirations but sleep with great dreams would be nice too!"

Dec 29, 2011

Bridget Straub commented on the blog post '10 Tips to a Happier 2012'

"I really like #8! If everyone did that we would all have a better year. Corny as it is, I'll add dream more!"

Dec 28, 2011

Bridget Straub commented on the blog post 'Blogs By No Name (Even When They Have One)'

"Well first off, you should have added a link to your blog! I know what you mean about categorizing. My blog started out as a way to promote several novels I'd written, but now it has to do with parenting and perseverance and a series of…"

Dec 18, 2011

Julie Farrar left a comment for Bridget Straub

"Oh, and I forgot to add that I downloaded your book this week."

Dec 15, 2011

Julie Farrar left a comment for Bridget Straub

"I thought we were too, but for some reason I couldn't find you in my list. Some days my eyes cross double and I just can't focus on a computer screen anymore. Have a good weekend."

Dec 15, 2011

Bridget Straub left a comment for Julie Farrar

"Hi Julie, I thought we were already friends!"

Dec 14, 2011

Bridget Straub posted a blog post

Searching for My Wand is OUT!

I can't believe I'm a published author, but as of today it's official! I'm so excited! You can check out the book trailer here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMi8eiatB8s&feature=share via @youtubeSee More

Dec 12, 2011

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Ann Ormsby commented on the blog post 'Reviewers Needed'

"Hi Bridget - I would like to review your book. How do I get a copy? How long should the review be? Where shall I send it? Please send me all the particulars! Ann at alormsby@gmail.com"

Dec 6, 2011

Bridget Straub commented on the blog post 'Where Else Should You be Online?? Using Cyberland to Your Advantage...'

"I think I'm on Writerscafe but forgot about it. There's Scribd which has a ton of people but i'm still trying to figure it out. A Christmas story I put up has over 1800 reads but the others I have posted have had technical…"

Dec 6, 2011

Bridget Straub commented on the blog post '99 Tweeps Writers Should Follow! Twitter Anyone?'

"Well, I have a few of them anyway."

Dec 2, 2011

Bridget Straub commented on the blog post 'The Sweet Taste of Success'

"Congratulations! I can only imagine how much easier you must be breathing!"

Nov 27, 2011

Bridget Straub commented on the blog post 'Memories, Motherhood and Making Stories: How I Learned to Keep Two Records - One for Me and One for my Kids'

"Here's the beauty of journaling about your kids, you can always go back and write the edited version for them. Sure, if you have time, why not start from the beginning, but at least the memories are there and documented."

Nov 27, 2011

Bridget Straub posted a blog post

Reviewers Needed

With my first novel Searching For My Wand in the process of being published (I’ve gone with Bookbaby) I now need to take that next challenging step. Namely, marketing the hell out of it. With that in mind I am going to need as many reviews as possible.Searching For My Wand tells the story of Glenda, a woman incorrectly named…See More

Nov 26, 2011

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Who I am:: I am a writer just embarking on the search for an agent and publication. I began blogging earlier this year at bridgetstraub.com and have begun guest posting at Sanemoms.com as well

Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:: Room to Grow - a musical written with Laura Hall
also four as of yet unpublished novels authored on my own.

Media outlets that I currently write for:: Sanemoms.com, BlogHer and Writerscafe

My writing is:: Fiction, Plays, Blog Posts

Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:: N/A

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Tempting Fate

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Searching for My Wand is OUT!

Posted on December 12, 2011 at 9:34am 0 Comments 0 Likes

I can't believe I'm a published author, but as of today it's official! I'm so excited! You can check out the book trailer here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMi8eiatB8s&feature=share via…

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Reviewers Needed

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With my first novel Searching For My Wand in the process of being published (I’ve gone with Bookbaby) I now need to take that next challenging step. Namely, marketing the hell out of it. With that in mind I am going to need as many reviews as possible.

Searching For My Wand…

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What I learned From Kickstarter.com

Posted on November 12, 2011 at 8:54pm 0 Comments 0 Likes

It may be too soon to write this, because I've just been told we did not reach our funding goal, and although I saw it coming, I am heartbroken. I was hoping to fund a production of my musical "Room to Grow", a contemporary show about a large artistic family that moves into the "Perfect" neighborhood.

I thought I had done my research before we launched, and went into this confident that we could make this happen. I tweeted, facebooked, and reached out to other bloggers. I managed to…

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At 12:59pm on December 15, 2011, Julie Farrar said…: Oh, and I forgot to add that I downloaded your book this week.

At 12:58pm on December 15, 2011, Julie Farrar said…: I thought we were too, but for some reason I couldn't find you in my list. Some days my eyes cross double and I just can't focus on a computer screen anymore. Have a good weekend.

At 9:50am on October 9, 2011, Jan Fischer Wade said…: Awwww! Flattery will get you everywhere! : ) Thanks angel!

At 9:42am on October 9, 2011, Jan Fischer Wade said…: Hey Bridget! I will get right on your request!!! Thanks for letting me know what you want more info on!!! I'll try to post it on my blog on Friday!

At 4:41pm on October 5, 2011, Martha Rodriguez said…: Thanks Bridget. I'm also following you on Twitter and tweeted your kickstarter page. I'm @areelcoolsummer if you're interested in following back. Yay, new friends!!

At 4:04pm on October 5, 2011, Martha Rodriguez said…: Bridget, I feel your pain. It's so final when you click that button. Let the nail biting ensue! Best of luck to you and Laura!

Martha

At 8:13pm on August 23, 2011, Aidana WillowRaven said…: You could always start with smaller PHs, build your readership, then as your writing skills grow, build up to an agent and big publishers.

At 7:19pm on August 23, 2011, Aidana WillowRaven said…: Well, it's only typically 15% of your royalty, which is only 4%-10%, depending on the PH. That comes to pennies per book for you, and fractions of pennies for them. It's very little for someone who knows the ins and outs of major publishers. Not to mention the fact that over half of the publishers out there, and all the big ones, require an agent.

At 6:12pm on August 17, 2011, Samantha CJ Hemmerich said…: You'll have no idea how much I despise that billboard until you read the 1st chapter of my book.

At 6:10pm on August 17, 2011, Samantha CJ Hemmerich said…: Glad we're friends and Thank You for your feedback on the opening line of my N/F book.

Already I admire you, since I have very little imagination and you're ready to publish 4 novels!

I'm from New York, Manhattan, and I'm currently living near Atlanta Ga. And yes, I totally agree with you, $43 to take 2 little girls to the movies is ridiculous.

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