Monthly Archives: September 2012

Marketing Madness

Posted on September 29, 2012 by bridgetstraub

In my never ending quest to better market my “brand”, I came across a marketing company by the name of Creatine Marketing, which offers a free analysis of your blog. I eagerly signed up, and within 24 hours received an … Continue reading →

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Fan Appreciation Day

Posted on September 28, 2012 by bridgetstraub

It’s probably no secret to anyone who reads this blog consistently that the past few months have been rough. I try not to complain too much on here because I want this to be a blog people enjoy. After all, … Continue reading →

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I Must Be Out of My Mind!

Posted on September 26, 2012 by bridgetstraub

I have been struggling for a long time, and need something to break. I have spent a solid year now trying to “build my brand” and promote my books, as well as “Room to Grow”, the musical I wrote with … Continue reading →

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Happiness Tuesday #62

Posted on September 25, 2012 by bridgetstraub

Happiness is a plate full of fondant critters the kids made when they were bored. Happiness is an advertising campaign that puts a smile on your face and a donut in your hand. Happiness is a child’s vision of sand … Continue reading →

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To Outer Space and Beyond

Posted on September 23, 2012 by bridgetstraub

Did you see it? If you weren’t in California on Friday you probably didn’t. There was much excitement around here though. People were coming out of offices and houses everywhere to catch a glimpse of the space shuttle on its … Continue reading →

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La, La, La!

Posted on September 21, 2012 by bridgetstraub

  There is literally a man with a jack hammer right outside my window! I guess I’ll spend another day going through photograph files because I think we can all agree concentrating on writing anything coherent is out of the question. … Continue reading →

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Times Are Changing

Posted on September 20, 2012 by bridgetstraub

Yesterday, I barely accomplished anything in my writing career, at least that I know of. The reality is that someone influential could be reading my book right now. Yesterday, however, was spent sorting through 100 of nearly a thousand files … Continue reading →

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The Ability To Dream

Posted on September 19, 2012 by bridgetstraub

I had an interesting discussion with my daughter the other day about those who dare to dream and those who do not. We have both sprinkled throughout our family, and as I tried to explain to her, you need both. … Continue reading →

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Happiness Tuesday # 61

Posted on September 18, 2012 by bridgetstraub

Happiness is a beautiful path to walk along. Happiness is a visit to the past. I love that they indicate chocolate syrup is a stepping stone to health. Happiness is a shy burst of color hidden among the leaves. And, … Continue reading →

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My Book’s Vacation

Posted on September 17, 2012 by bridgetstraub

As soon as I knew we were going to Lake Tahoe I devised this plan to place “On a Hot August Afternoon” at certain story locations. For example, in front of the Kentucky Fried Chicken where Stacey first confides in … Continue reading →

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