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    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: I JUST WANT TO HANG OUT WITH YOU

    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”

    August 26, 2020August 31, 2020 by Kim Bongiorno of 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”

    April 16, 2019April 18, 2019 by Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying

    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”

    September 28, 2018September 28, 2018 by Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying

    Books and Shopping and Laughing OH MY

    There’s nothing like people making you laugh. NOTHING.

    September 28, 2017September 28, 2017 by Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying

    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”

    August 14, 2017August 21, 2017 by Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying

    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?”

    June 11, 2017 by Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying

    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.

    May 24, 2017November 30, 2017 by Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying

    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”

    February 6, 2017July 20, 2017 by Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying

    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”

    February 1, 2017February 1, 2017 by Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying

    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.

    November 30, 2016 by Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying

    The Problem with Borrowing Tweets or Memes You Did Not Write

    You might be hurting a writer’s career without even realizing it.

    June 29, 2016February 1, 2019 by Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying

    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.

    May 27, 2016May 30, 2016 by Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying

    Now on The Washington Post

    Today I make my debut on The Washington Post, talking about a subject very near to my heart.

    April 26, 2016 by Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying

    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!”

    March 4, 2016March 4, 2016 by Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying

    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”

    March 3, 2016March 6, 2016 by Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying

    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”

    February 22, 2016February 22, 2016 by Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying

    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!”

    November 24, 2015 by Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying

    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!”

    October 27, 2015October 27, 2015 by Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying

    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”

    May 17, 2015May 17, 2015 by Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying

    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.

    May 4, 2015May 4, 2015 by Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying

    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”

    May 1, 2015May 3, 2015 by Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying

    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”

    April 20, 2015 by Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying

    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”

    April 3, 2015 by Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying

    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”

    April 1, 2015 by Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying

    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.

    March 27, 2015March 27, 2015 by Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying

    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”

    March 25, 2015March 25, 2015 by Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying

    I STILL Just Want to Pee Alone is Coming Soon

    Announcing the long-anticipated follow-up to I Just Want to Pee Alone.

    February 24, 2015 by Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying

    Announcement: Now on Momtastic

    Kim Bongiorno announces her latest regular writing gig at a popular women’s interest website.

    February 22, 2015February 23, 2015 by Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying

    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”

    January 15, 2015March 18, 2015 by Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying

    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”

    November 10, 2014November 10, 2014 by Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying

    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”

    October 30, 2014October 30, 2014 by Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying

    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”

    October 15, 2014October 15, 2014 by Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying

    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!

    September 14, 2014 by Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying

    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”

    July 16, 2014 by Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying

    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!”

    June 13, 2014June 20, 2014 by Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying

    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”

    April 2, 2014April 2, 2014 by Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying

    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”

    February 24, 2014February 24, 2014 by Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying

    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”

    January 1, 2014 by Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying

    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”

    December 19, 2013 by Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying

    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!”

    November 17, 2013 by Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying

    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””

    October 7, 2013 by Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying

    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”

    September 29, 2013 by Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying

    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”

    September 16, 2013September 16, 2013 by Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying

    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”

    August 28, 2013August 30, 2013 by Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying

    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””

    August 8, 2013August 8, 2013 by Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying

    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”

    July 31, 2013 by Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying

    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”

    July 23, 2013 by Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying

    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”

    July 17, 2013July 17, 2013 by Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying

    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”

    July 2, 2013 by Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying

    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”

    June 19, 2013 by Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying

    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”

    June 10, 2013July 12, 2013 by Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying

    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”

    June 8, 2013June 9, 2013 by Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying

    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”

    May 24, 2013May 24, 2013 by Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying

    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”

    May 23, 2013May 27, 2013 by Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying

    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!”

    May 6, 2013May 6, 2013 by Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying

    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!”

    April 20, 2013April 20, 2013 by Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying

    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!”

    April 17, 2013 by Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying

    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”

    March 19, 2013March 24, 2013 by Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying

    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”

    March 11, 2013March 16, 2013 by Kim Bongiorno of Let Me Start By Saying

    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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