Monthly Archives: December 2011

A Tip of the Hat to 2011

Posted on December 31, 2011 by bridgetstraub

Well, here it is, the end of the year, and as a writer/blogger I think that makes it practically mandatory that I recap the year. All of the finest bloggers are doing it. 2011 began on a real low point, … Continue reading →

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Gifts to be Hidden

Posted on December 29, 2011 by bridgetstraub

My nephew has told me in the past that he’d like me to do a painting or some kind of art for him, but I’ve never been sure what I wanted to do. I did know what I didn’t want … Continue reading →

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Happiness Tuesday 23

Posted on December 27, 2011 by bridgetstraub

Happiness is stockings filled, A tree with your favorite gifts under it, That keep you entertained all day. And, last but not least, a Christmas feast that include a pile of mashed potatoes and gravy almost as big as your … Continue reading →

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Extra, Extra, Read All About It!

Posted on December 24, 2011 by bridgetstraub

The time has come for the big announcement. Drum roll please! The winner of “The Huge Collosal Giveaway” is… Coleen Patrick! Thanks to everyone who commented. I’m sure there will be other Giveaways along the way. So on to other … Continue reading →

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Happiness Tuesday #22

Posted on December 20, 2011 by bridgetstraub

Happiness is three glorious weeks off from school, during which time you have no homework and no obligations. Of course, as always seems to be the case, Tori has homework over the holiday but she has actually gotten right on … Continue reading →

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The Lead Story Was Killed

Posted on December 17, 2011 by bridgetstraub

I had an idea for a post, but since it involved one of my daughters, I made the mistake of checking to see if I could subtly tell the story. I was told absolutely not, so I’ve had to reconsider. … Continue reading →

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A Huge, Colossal Giveaway!

Posted on December 15, 2011 by bridgetstraub

It’s time, right? This is what we authors do. So here goes, the HUGE COLOSSAL GIVEAWAY (when I sell my first million!). Ha! You always have to read the fine print, people! Just kidding, sort of, anyway. I mean, I … Continue reading →

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Happiness Tuesday 21

Posted on December 13, 2011 by bridgetstraub

Happiness is the annual Christmas play. You don’t have to be religious to feel the magic that wraps around you when you watch kids acting out the story of the first Christmas. From the sparkle of this shepherd to the … Continue reading →

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This Is Happening!

Posted on December 11, 2011 by bridgetstraub

OH MY GOD! This is really happening, and although I realize the release of my first novel might not seem like much to some, this is amazing. Sure it’s self-published, and sure, on the one hand, anyone can publish anything … Continue reading →

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Really, Is It Just Me?

Posted on December 8, 2011 by bridgetstraub

Is it just me, or is Amazon a complicated maze? I went to it the other day thinking I should be familiar with the site since, knock wood, fingers crossed, etc. “Searching for My Wand” will be available there in … Continue reading →

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