ANNOUNCING: I JUST WANT TO HANG OUT WITH YOU Featuring my essay “Reading is Fundamental (to Raising Teenagers).” This is the 13th book that my work has…… Read more “New Book: I JUST WANT TO HANG OUT WITH YOU”
Author: Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying
I'm the author, freelance writer, public speaker, and award-winning blogger behind Let Me Start By Saying.
New Book: WILL WORK FOR APPLES
WILL WORK FOR APPLES Is Available Now! Featuring the essay “Sarcasm, Fart Jokes, and Other Reasons Why I’d Never Make It as a Middle School Teacher” by…… Read more “New Book: WILL WORK FOR APPLES”
New Book Available Now: YOU DO YOU
ANNOUNCING: YOU DO YOU A COLLECTION OF ESSAYS AND POEMS FROM FEARLESS, EMPOWERING, AND INSPIRING FEMALES FOR EVERYONE FROM MIDDLE SCHOOL TO MIDDLE AGE Featuring an essay…… Read more “New Book Available Now: YOU DO YOU”
Books and Shopping and Laughing OH MY
There’s nothing like people making you laugh. NOTHING.
Two new speaking events in New Jersey
Are you in New Jersey? I’ll be attending two events on Saturday, September 23rd! I’ll be there to meet attendees, sign books, and do at least one…… Read more “Two new speaking events in New Jersey”
But Did You Die?
New book! New book! WOO HOO! But Did You Die? is the fifth hilarious installment in the New York Times bestselling I Just Want to Pee Alone…… Read more “But Did You Die?”
How to Support Authors You Love
It can take you no more than two minutes, but it means the world to authors when you do it.
Monthly Parenting Humor Column on FamilyEducation
One of my favorite people to write with is Jeff Vrabel (we worked together forever at Nickelodeon), because he makes me laugh. A lot. Lucky for me, I now…… Read more “Monthly Parenting Humor Column on FamilyEducation”
EBWW Humor Writer of the Month
When I was a kid, I read everything I could get my hands on. That included things that maybe weren’t quite age-appropriate, since I swiped a lot…… Read more “EBWW Humor Writer of the Month”
6 Easy Steps to Make Your Blog More Shareable
If you want people to read and share your blog, it is a good idea to make it easier for them to do so. These are the most basic things every blogger should do to help make their blog more successful.
The Problem with Borrowing Tweets or Memes You Did Not Write
You might be hurting a writer’s career without even realizing it.
New Book: I Just Want to Be Perfect
Announcing a new book that reminds us to embrace our perfect imperfections while making us laugh out loud.
Now on The Washington Post
Today I make my debut on The Washington Post, talking about a subject very near to my heart.
Now on Babble!
Today I make my debut on Babble! Come read 21 STAGES OF DRINKING A GLASS OF WINE WHEN YOU’RE A MOM today, then visit my author profile…… Read more “Now on Babble!”
Speaking Engagement Announcement: Erma Bombeck Writer’s Workshop
Will you be at Erma this year? This time around I’m not only attending this incredibly inspiring and educational conference about writing and publishing–I’ll be speaking, too.…… Read more “Speaking Engagement Announcement: Erma Bombeck Writer’s Workshop”
Speaking Engagement Announcement: BlogU16
Whatever label you slap on yourself—writer, blogger, author, freelancer, content creator, humorist, essayist, tweeter, Facebooker, memoirist—my guess is that you always want to get better at coming…… Read more “Speaking Engagement Announcement: BlogU16”
Now on Care.com!
I’m happy to announce that you now can find me on Care.com! My debut articles this week cover: Holiday Card and Photo Fails That Every Mom Can…… Read more “Now on Care.com!”
Be An Insider!
As many of you know, I wrote a YA novel that I plan to make into a series. It is currently being reviewed by publishing houses, so…… Read more “Be An Insider!”
NYC, Love Shine, and I STILL Just Want to Pee Alone
I got to pre-game Mother’s Day with a bunch of fun co-authors and new friends at our I STILL Just Want to Pee Alone book event at Love…… Read more “NYC, Love Shine, and I STILL Just Want to Pee Alone”
Free Moms Night Out Event in NYC
A FREE Mom’s Night Out event in NYC at Love Shine with co-authors of I STILL Just Want to Pee Alone.
Thank You to All for a Great Night Celebrating I STILL Just Want to Pee Alone in NJ
A big thank you to everyone who made last night’s I STILL JUST WANT TO PEE ALONE event a hit! Most photos above were taken by John…… Read more “Thank You to All for a Great Night Celebrating I STILL Just Want to Pee Alone in NJ”
Announcing: The Bigger Book of Parenting Tweets
Being funny on Twitter is NOT, in fact, a waste of time. Want proof? The Bigger Book of Parenting Tweets is available now! GET IT ON AMAZON…… Read more “Announcing: The Bigger Book of Parenting Tweets”
Upcoming Event in Hackensack, New Jersey
Meet Local Authors of the New Book I STILL JUST WANT TO PEE ALONE, including: Kris Amels of Why, Mommy? Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By…… Read more “Upcoming Event in Hackensack, New Jersey”
Announcing: Now on The Mid
Today I make my debut writing for The Mid! Come see why I had to try out the new Elsa make-up palette and what the before/after looked…… Read more “Announcing: Now on The Mid”
I STILL Just Want to Pee Alone: Now Available
Where to buy I STILL Just Want to Pee Alone, the third book in the New York Times Best Selling series.
I Just Want to Pee Alone Makes NY Times Best Sellers List
The 37 co-authors of I Just Want to Pee Alone can add “New York Times Best Selling Author” to their resumés today. Yep, I’m thrilled that includes…… Read more “I Just Want to Pee Alone Makes NY Times Best Sellers List”
I STILL Just Want to Pee Alone is Coming Soon
Announcing the long-anticipated follow-up to I Just Want to Pee Alone.
Announcement: Now on Momtastic
Kim Bongiorno announces her latest regular writing gig at a popular women’s interest website.
Come and See Me at BlogU15
I had such an amazing time at BlogU14 that I decided to do it again. Come join me and the rest of the team at BlogU15 this…… Read more “Come and See Me at BlogU15”
YALLFest 2014 and Me
YALLFest is a Young Adult book festival in Charleston, SC that I had heard about a while ago, and managed to talk my fellow author friend, Jen Mann, into…… Read more “YALLFest 2014 and Me”
I Just Want to Pee Alone National Night Out 2014
Ladies, are you looking for an excuse to get out of the house? Hang out with old friends? Meet some new ones? Then I have just the thing…… Read more “I Just Want to Pee Alone National Night Out 2014”
New Book: Scary Mommy’s Guide to Surviving the Holidays
I am excited to announce that I’m in a new book that not only will make you laugh this holiday season, but will also help feed families…… Read more “New Book: Scary Mommy’s Guide to Surviving the Holidays”
Now on Lifetime Moms
I am excited to announce that this summer I started a new gig, writing for the wonderful site LifetimeMoms. Visit me anytime–I’d love to see you there!
My First Podcast
Pop on by the Bloggers are Weird podcast series by DJ Paris for our chat about my writing career from its beginning to what’s next for me, a…… Read more “My First Podcast”
BlogU14 Was a Success!
The first annual BlogU Conference was held in Baltimore, MD this past weekend, and has been considered a great success. I not only had the honor of…… Read more “BlogU14 Was a Success!”
NJ Book Event for I Just Want to Be Alone
Come meet some of the co-authors of I JUST WANT TO BE ALONE in New Jersey! Get all the details here on the Facebook Event Page, then…… Read more “NJ Book Event for I Just Want to Be Alone”
I Just Want to Be Alone
I’m pleased to announce that an essay of mine is included in the new humor anthology I Just Want to Be Alone, the much anticipated follow-up to…… Read more “I Just Want to Be Alone”
Register Now for BlogU
Registration is now open for the 2014 BlogU Conference, June 6th – 8th, 2014 at Notre Dame of Maryland University CLICK HERE for ticket pricing and to place your order.…… Read more “Register Now for BlogU”
Announcing: The Blog U Conference
From June 6th-8th 2014 there will be a brand-new blogging and writing conference taking place in Baltimore, Maryland, called The Blog U Conference. I am proud to…… Read more “Announcing: The Blog U Conference”
Announcing: I Write for NickMom!
I’m excited to finally announce that I am one of the new staff writers for NickMom.com! NickMom is a great website focused on finding the humor in…… Read more “Announcing: I Write for NickMom!”
Find the Perfect Shade: A Book Event for “You Have Lipstick on Your Teeth”
Each Fall over 2,000 women who love to shop descend upon Downtown Westfield, NJ for an epic Girls Night Out. This year, it’s going to be even…… Read more “Find the Perfect Shade: A Book Event for “You Have Lipstick on Your Teeth””
A Wrap-up of the Kidville Event
On Thursday, Sept 12th Kidville Westfield hosted the “Back to School, Back to Sanity” event to celebrate I JUST WANT TO PEE ALONE and the release of…… Read more “A Wrap-up of the Kidville Event”
I Just Want to Pee Alone NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
Wednesday, October 16th has been declared I Just Want to Pee Alone Day! I’ll be joining fellow I Just Want to Pee Alone co-authors all across the…… Read more “I Just Want to Pee Alone NATIONAL NIGHT OUT”
New Jersey Book Event at Kidville
Two books, 6 co-authors, 1 fun night at Kidville in Westfield, NJ, featuring: Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying (me!) Amy Bozza of My Real…… Read more “New Jersey Book Event at Kidville”
Announcing: “You Have Lipstick on Your Teeth”
I am in a new humor anthology that any woman who has had a friend tell her “You Have Lipstick on Your Teeth” will love: This book…… Read more “Announcing: “You Have Lipstick on Your Teeth””
Wonderful Things Happened in Chicago
Simply put, I felt honored while in Chicago this past week. I sum it up in my review over on my blog Let Me Start By Saying…… Read more “Wonderful Things Happened in Chicago”
5 Editors, 5 Questions with Kim Bongiorno on Write on Edge
I’m excited that Write on Edge invited me to be the first guest in their new series called 5 Editors, 5 Questions. The concept is simple: anything…… Read more “5 Editors, 5 Questions with Kim Bongiorno on Write on Edge”
Announcing: A New Edition of Part of My World + A Giveaway
Back in January, the eBook version of Part of My World: Short Stories was published for Kindle, Nook, iTunes and more. Today, due to popular demand, I am…… Read more “Announcing: A New Edition of Part of My World + A Giveaway”
Kim Bongiorno Named a 2013 BlogHer Voice of the Year
Last night was a great night. I got some news that I had hoped to hear, more than I let myself realize. Out of over 2,000 entrants,…… Read more “Kim Bongiorno Named a 2013 BlogHer Voice of the Year”
Announcing: Kim Bongiorno on Today’s Mama
Starting today, you will now find me blogging weekly on Today’s Mama! I’m the newest New Jersey-based Parenting blogger there, writing stories much like I do on…… Read more “Announcing: Kim Bongiorno on Today’s Mama”
Announcing: BIG Chicago Book Signing for I JUST WANT TO PEE ALONE
Ladies and gentleman, it had to happen. The biggest blogging conference of the year happens to be in Chicago this summer. I’m going. Lots of my co-authors…… Read more “Announcing: BIG Chicago Book Signing for I JUST WANT TO PEE ALONE”
What Happens in Boonton, Stays in Boonton
Torrential rains tried to keep us away, but nothing can stop the I JUST WANT TO PEE ALONE Fun Train! (From left to right) Amy of Funny…… Read more “What Happens in Boonton, Stays in Boonton”
Boonton, NJ Book Signing for I JUST WANT TO PEE ALONE
A Book Signing & Reading Event in Boonton, New Jersey! Come meet, mingle, and have books signed by: Amy Bozza of My Real Life Anna Sandler of…… Read more “Boonton, NJ Book Signing for I JUST WANT TO PEE ALONE”
Vermont Book Event Wrap-Up: Friends, Fun & Photos
Vermont solidified itself in my heart as a favorite place to visit this past weekend. I drove up from my home in New Jersey to attend the: Laugh.…… Read more “Vermont Book Event Wrap-Up: Friends, Fun & Photos”
New Book Signing Event: Brattleboro, VT!
I’m excited to announce my next public book signing and reading event! This time I’m headed North, to the state where my mom grew up, to the…… Read more “New Book Signing Event: Brattleboro, VT!”
Westfield, NJ Book Signing A Huge Success!
I JUST WANT TO PEE ALONE Book Signing Event during Westfield, NJ’s annual Girls’ Night Out was a big success! FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Kim Bongiorno of…… Read more “Westfield, NJ Book Signing A Huge Success!”
NJ BOOK SIGNING: Update!
The book signing just got even more awesome: now Bethany Thies of Bad Parenting Moments will be joining the group of co-authors during the 5-9pm event! For more details CLICK…… Read more “NJ BOOK SIGNING: Update!”
Book Signing Event: New Jersey
I JUST WANT TO PEE ALONE New Jersey Girls’ Night Out and Book Signing Event Thursday April 18, 2013 from 5-9pm is Westfield NJ’s annual Girls’ Night…… Read more “Book Signing Event: New Jersey”
Announcing: I Just Want to Pee Alone
I have been published in the new humor anthology I Just Want to pee Alone, which has already hit #1 on Amazon in Humor Books Parenting &…… Read more “Announcing: I Just Want to Pee Alone”
Announcing a Short Story Collection
Introducing Part of My World: Short Stories by Kim Bongiorno. ORDER Part of My World: Short Stories FOR KINDLE ORDER Part of My World: Short Stories ON… Read more "Announcing a Short Story Collection"
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