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Audiobook version of Rare Mettle now available
- Apple iTunes launches pilot program using AI to convert print-to-speech
- Only certain genres are currently included, expect more soon
- Finally, using widely available high-tech tools to reach broader audience
- Rare Mettle still relevant, focus on China’s ongoing threat to metals supply chain
Mined in America – Podcast
- Podcast host Janet Sheriff takes you on journey into the mining sector
- Mining drives the global economy & in the West has high environmental standards
- Engaging stories on the road less travelled for this critical industry
- Read more about Janet’s efforts to educate and include us all
Metal Tech News
- Metal Tech News digs into the minerals & metals that make modern life possible
- Includes glimpses into the cutting-edge technologies relying on these materials
- Ann Bridges weighs in on latest policy recommendations in USA
- Weekly digital news publication on materials science & mining for global audience
The Armstrong Williams Show
- Interview with Dr. Ned Mamula on the state of America’s critical minerals
- Nationally syndicated TV show on Sinclair Broadcast network affiliates
- Features human interest & political topics, incl. interviews w/experts across political spectrum
- Groundbreaking! main themes & recommendations discussed
The Cyber Edge – AFCEA Int’l
- Status update on global critical minerals brinkmanship
- Cyber-security content of The Cyber Edge is relevant, focused & mission-driven
- AFCEA members/constituents include professionals in military, gov’t, industry & academi
- Groundbreaking! continues its relevance in today’s dangerous world
Book Review – Facing the Beast
- Journalist Dr. Naomi Wolf’s breakthrough new book on COVID, uncensored.
- She challenges Pfizer’s and CDC’s role in establishing a false narrative …
- …especially regarding the vaccines on women’s health, her long-time focus.
- Review published/distributed via Heartland Institute
Audiobook version of Private Offerings now available
- Apple iTunes launches pilot program using AI to convert print-to-speech
- Only certain genres are currently included, expect more soon
- Finally, using widely available high-tech tools to reach broader audience
- Private Offerings still relevant, focus on China’s influence on Silicon Valley & more!
Rebuild California – Townhall with Ann
- Non-partisan grassroots, groundswell movement
- Taking action where CA’s government officials have failed
- Discussion of history of Silicon Valley and its influence in the past, present & future
- Started in 2019 with thousands of followers on social media
NTD Business – Epoch TV
- Important business news of the day
- Features discussion on Canada’s decision to limit Chinese invesment in mining industry
- Discussion: Should USA follow Canada’s Lead for Lithium Mines
- 3+billion views in 2019 of all Epoch Media Group videos, subscription-based
China In Focus with Tiffany Meier – NTD and Epoch TV
- Important news of the day inside China & global political environment
- Features an in-depth discussion with experts, focus on U.S.–China relationships, also in print in Epoch Times
- Discussion: Child Labor: The Dark Side of the Green Revolution
- 3+billion views in 2019 of all Epoch Media Group videos, subscription-based
Book Review in The Epoch Times – The World We Wish also here in my blog post
- John Moody’s newest political thriller on the implications of China’s push into Artificial Intelligence
- Seasoned journalist’s perspective on implication of the metaverse, personal data capture & more
- Sequel to Of Course They Knew, Of Course… leads again to the question: How much of it is true?
- The Epoch Times is fastest growing indie news media in US, in 21 languages and 33 countries
China In Focus with Tiffany Meier – NTD and Epoch TV
- Important news of the day inside China & global political environment
- Features an in-depth discussion with experts, focus on U.S.–China relationships, also in print in Epoch Times
- Discussion: US Dependence on China for Rare Earth
- 3+billion views in 2019 of all Epoch Media Group videos, subscription-based
Lit with Lloyd – KCAT TV15
- Interview with professional book reviewer and blogger Lloyd Russell aka “The Book Sage”
- Public media station & interactive platform in heart of Silicon Valley for over 37 years
- Discussion: Ann’s journey from writing to editing, from consulting to “expert” on rare earths and China
Book Review – China Hand
- Debut spy thriller by Scott Spacek set in Beijing, China in 1999
- Controversial and relevant, based on true story, about a high-level Chinese military defector
- How one young man steps up and helps the general’s family escape amidst political turmoil
- Published June, 2022
Book Review – Fossil Future
- Alex Epstein’s newest #1 bestseller re-frames the debate about climate change
- Thought-provoking, he proves that humans and the world thrive through fossil fuels, & …
- …explains “why global human flourishing requires more oil, coal, and natural gas-not less”
- Review published/distributed via Heartland Institute
Launch of Heart Disease & Hypertension…
- …2nd in Share the Health series by Bryant Lusk
- An easy-to-read, follow & understand explanation of how nutrition and vitamins impact your heart
- Preventing problems before they start and maintaining health is Bryant’s goal
- Edited by Ann Bridges
- For more info on Bryant, click link above
Real Clear Energy
- Op-Ed with Ned Mamula, “Wakening from the Fog of Peace” – April 2022
- Sister site of Real Clear Politics/Real Clear Markets
- Forbes-owned News Aggregators & Commentary, 19 years, Alexa 5000 rank, Chicago
Heartland Institute – Podcast on Heartland Daily News, YouTube Video
- In-depth discussion with Linnea Lueken on so-called green energy policy of the Biden Administration and implications of reforming 1872 Mining Law
- Educational, policy-oriented “think-and-action” tank, checking premises with reality & facts
- Publications/audience of US national and state elected official, +1000s of civic/business leaders
- Since 1984, based in Arlington Heights, Illinois
TECNTV.com’s Beyond the Lines with Tiffani Jones
- The Exceptional Conservative Show, carried on Rumble
- Transforming the urban media market with Conservative News, Talk & Movies
- Features an in-depth look discussion with experts, focus on U.S.–China relationships
- Discussion: Real Women Want Meritocracy Not Arranged Diversity Programming
- Since July 2017, over 100k subscribed viewers
China Insider with David Zhang – NTD and Epoch TV
- Important news of the day inside China & global political environment
- Features an in-depth discussion with experts, focus on U.S.–China relationships
- Discussion: Can China Hold America Hostage Over Rare Earth Metals?
- 3+billion views in 2019 of all Epoch Media Group videos, subscription-based
Energy News Podcast with Stu Turley
- Energy News Beat covers issues impacting worldwide energy
- Turley is Sandstone Group’s CEO, an energy data & finance consultancy working w/ companies throughout the energy value chain, PLUS exec. publisher of Energy News Beat
- “Good stewardship also means producing energy w/least impact on the environment.”
- Discussion: What do EVs, supply chain crisis, world defense systems, our national security all have in common?
Timeline with Terry – Conservative TV of America’s YouTube Channel
- CTA TV is a call to action to save America
- Veteran media host Terry Gilberg brings political savvy to a new generation
- Terry & Ann talk rare earths, geopolitical consequences of Ukraine, China & more!
- New conservative digital media launched in 2021, subscription-based
California Globe – News
- Ann’s analysis of questionable realities & spin of CA’s “Lithium Valley”
- Independent, professional site obsessively chronicling everything political in CA.
- Pro-growth, pro-business, non-partisan, objective, 100k politically engaged weekly audience
- Since 2018, based in Sacramento, California
Book Review – Animal Lab
- Bob Zeidman’s newest political satire about the high stakes society is facing today
- Demonstrates what’s involved in forming (& losing) a truly freedom-serving government for all
- Endorsed by Wayne Allen Root & Nick Adams, a modern update to Orwell’s Animal Farm
- Launched September 28, 2021
Heartland Institute – Podcast on Heartland Daily News
- In-depth discussion with H. Sterling Burnett on the state of mineral independence and how the Biden Administration’s “Green” Energy Policies Threaten the United States’ National Security
- Educational, policy-oriented “think-and-action” tank
- Publications/audience of US national and state elected official, +1000s of civic/business leaders
- Since 1984, based in Arlington Heights, Illinois
The Meaning Code – YouTube Channel
- Free-flowing, in-depth interview/discussion, all about…
- …language, philosophy, cultural influences, artificial intelligence, and creativity.
- Host Karen Wong tackling these same issues through her paintings–check them out!
- Searching for meaningful connections since 2019, based in Silicon Valley, CA
ANN BRIDGES and KAREN WONG
Heartland Institute – Environment & Climate News
- Quoted in op-ed, “Critical Mineral Shortages Threaten to Undermine the Political Drive for Electric Vehicles”
- Educational, policy-oriented “think-and-action” tank
- Publications sent to @ US national and state elected official, +1000s of civic/business leaders
- Since 1984, based in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Heartland Institute – News and Blog
- Featured Book Review of John Moody’s Of Course They Knew, Of Course They…
- Educational, policy-oriented “think-and-action” tank
- Publications sent to @ US national and state elected official, +1000s of civic/business leaders
- Since 1984, based in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Recent
Heartland Institute – Environment & Climate News
- Quoted in op-ed, “Biden Administration & Democrats Push Electric Vehicles Despite Concerns”
- Educational, policy-oriented “think-and-action” tank
- Publications sent to @ US national and state elected official, +1000s of civic/business leaders
- Since 1984, based in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Book Review – Of Course They Knew, Of Course They…
- John Moody’s new political thriller on the origins and more of the COVID pandemic
- Seasoned journalist’s perspective on China’s role and the battle over media, technology, lives
- Endorsed by Sean Hannity and Newt Gingrich, the ultimate question: How much of it is true?
- Launched September 15, 2021
Launch of Murder at First Principles…
- …Jerusalem-based venture capitalist Ben Weiner’s debut “startup fiction” crime thriller
- An adventure applying renowned Hamilton Helmer’s 7 Powers business principles to solve the mystery
- Enthusiastically endorsed by business and investment professionals around the globe
- Edited by Ann Bridges, a PennedSource Production
- For more info on Ben, click link above
Launch of The Silicon Valley Novel Series in a single-volume Special Edition set…
- …depicting China’s behind-the-scenes encroachment into Silicon Valley’s startup firms and America’s critical supply chain.
- Includes both of ANN BRIDGES’ blockbuster international spy-thriller novels.
- Part of the popular new business fiction genre, available in both hardcover and softcover.
Past
Kite & Key Media
- New research & evidence-driven organization, launched with video on need for critical minerals.
- Videos sourced by cutting-edge research in universities, think tanks, books, and journalistic outlets.
- Providing context about important issues, rooted in an understanding of the underlying facts.
- Founders from respected Manhattan Institute, public policy experts & content creators.
Launch of The Girl in the Halo…
- …San Jose attorney Alan L. Nobler spent decades seeking justice in labyrinthine court system
- Depicts his worst nightmare via fiction: a young mother’s neck is broken by drunken husband
- Enthusiastically endorsed by expert professionals helping victims of domestic violence
- Edited by Ann Bridges, a PennedSource Production
- For more info on Alan, click link above
Brandeis National Committee–Santa Clara Chapter, with Assistance League of San Jose
- 2021 Close Encounters with the Authors: Via Zoom throughout March.
- Ann moderates panel on March 16. Fact-based fiction and non-fiction narrative storytelling: collision or confusion?
- Featuring award-winning bestselling thriller novelist Robert Dugoni and San Francisco-based journalist and restaurant critic Rachel Levin.
Book Review – Questionable Intent
- Dobie McArthur’s new novel on America’s future Civil War, Part 2 in the series
- Insider’s perspective on the battle over global natural resources, including rare earths
- Set within the broader context of shedding light on the consequences of current policy decisions
- Launched January 22, 2021
Launch of Beyond the Urals…
- …Acclaimed debut literary historical novel by Iraq War Veteran Reggie Gibbs
- Timely, relevant exploration of the manifestation of power
- Seen through the eyes of a lowly Russian foot-soldier during WWII
- Edited by Ann Bridges, a PennedSource Production
- For more info on Reggie, click link above
Launch of High Water…
- …Debut coming-of-age novel by Patty Flores Reinhart, El Salvadoran native & San Jose resident
- Depicts a young woman battling narrow-mindedness & discrimination in the theatre arts world
- Part memoir, part fiction, set in enchanting Venice, Italy
- Edited by Ann Bridges, a PennedSource Production.
- For more info on Patty, click link above
Mine Idaho Magazine
- Op-Ed with Ned Mamula, “Idaho Mining Restores Lands and Reduced Mineral Imports – A Win-Win” Jan 2021 issue, pages 22-23
- Official quarterly publication of the Idaho Mining Assn, Boise, ID
- Advocates for a responsible and sustainable mining industry, mining since 1860
Launch of Mercury’s “Fake” Message…
- …Ann Bridges’ newest book: Critical thinking in an age of media chaos
- “A devilishly clever tall tale with a surprise ending that will leave you speechless”
- Combing short fiction with non-fiction, it details how to spot the manipulative clues
- Covered in Hollywood in Toto and GoldSilverPros.com
- Available now in softcover print book or ebook
Heartland Institute – School Reform News
- Op-Ed, “Media Literacy Week” Pushes Hard-Left Agenda on Children”
- Educational, policy-oriented “think-and-action” tank
- Publications sent to @ US national and state elected official, +1000s of civic/business leaders
- Since 1984, based in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Launch of Conquering Morality…
- …Part of the Conquering Life Series by PennedSource Partner and prolific author Edward A. Ipser, Jr.
- Morality answers the question: What ought I do or not do?
- Perfect for budding entrepreneurs and anyone trying to find their way to making choices.
- Edited by Ann Bridges
- For more info on Ed and his business mentoring program, click link above
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BRIDGES, Ann. Silicon Valley executive-turned-author’s up-close stories of modern and historical goldrushes
BRIDGES, Ann. Mercury’s “Fake” Message, 2020. A novella with non-fiction compendium
BRIDGES, Ann. Sigalia, Shinny’s Journal: The Story of Why, 2019. With Sigalia game creator Phil Roth
BRIDGES, Ann. Groundbreaking! America’s New Quest for Mineral Independence, 2018. With noted Geologist Dr. Ned Mamula
BRIDGES, Ann. Kit’s Mine, A Daring California Novel, 2017. Winner National Penwriters Award
BRIDGES, Ann. Rare Mettle, A Silicon Valley Sequel, 2016. Pre-cursor to Groundbreaking!
BRIDGES, Ann. Private Offerings, A Silicon Valley Novel, 2015. Winner Best Business Fiction. Top 10 Business Book
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2023
WOLF, Naomi. Facing the Beast: Courage, Faith and Resistance in a New Dark Age, 2023. Renowned feminist and journalist shares her journey during totalitarian COVID lockdowns and details dogged pursuit to uncover adverse impact of vaccines on women’s health.
2022
MOODY, John. The World We Wish, 2022. Artificial Intelligence dominance is the goal in race between China & US, with ethical dilemmas. A fictional guess by a renowned journalist with excellent sources.
SPACEK, Scott. China Hand, 2022. Debut novel, fast-paced, fact-based spy thriller set in China against a backdrop of rising tensions in 1999
LUSK, Bryant. Heart Disease & Hypertension: Vitamin Therapy for a Healthy Heart, 2022. A new DIY health awareness guide, top sales/reviews in Amazon, 2nd in a Share the Health planned series
2021
ZEIDMAN, Bob. Animal Lab. 2021. From Silicon Valley forensic software expert comes a satirical novella tracing the origins of the dystopian present-day totalitarianism through the eyes of freed lab animals.
MOODY, John. Of Course They Knew, Of Course They… 2021. As COVID pandemic swept the world, what really happened beforehand? A fictional guess by a renowned journalist with excellent sources.
WEINER, Ben. Murder at First Principles. 2021. From venture capitalist Ben Wiener comes a rollicking debut novel that artfully blends business strategy with murder mystery, and keeps you guessing to the very end.
NOBLER, Alan L. The Girl in the Halo, 2021. A young woman’s horrific injury from domestic violence compels her attorney to battle the complex court system seeking justice on her behalf.
MCARTHUR, Dobie. Questionable Intent, 2021. A cautionary tale of what America in the late-2020s could look like based on the policies and decisions being made by our embattled politicians and policymakers.
GIBBS, Reggie. Beyond the Urals, 2021. Iraq War Veteran Reggie Gibbs explores the many ways in which power manifests itself in a fallen world.
FLORES REINHART, Patty. High Water, 2021. The coming-of-age story of a young American woman, finding herself and her future among the waterways of Venice, Italy.
2020
IPSER, Edward A. Jr. Conquering Morality, 2020. A sequel to Critical Thinking, Creativity, & Rhetoric, it describes foundations of varying schools of thought to to make right choices for you.
IPSER, Edward A. Jr. Conquering Rhetoric, 2020 (updated version). A sequel to Critical Thinking & Creativity, it describes techniques to persuade and understand through the power of words.
MCALLISTER, Denise. What Men Want to Say to Women (But Can’t), 2020. A heartfelt plea to bring respect, love and caring to the men in our lives, & heal relationships, family, & culture.
IPSER, Edward A. Jr. Conquering Creativity, 2020 (updated version). A sequel to Critical Thinking, it describes techniques to unleash fresh solutions for individuals and teams.
2019
IPSER, Edward A. Jr. Conquering Critical Thinking, 2019 (updated version). A fresh take on classical thinking to help sort through 21st century overload of information and choices. Part of the Conquering Life Series.
LUSK, Bryant. Osteoporosis & Osteopenia: Vitamin Therapy for Stronger Bones, 2019. A new DIY health awareness guide, top sales/reviews in Amazon, 1st in a Share the Health planned series
ROTH, Phil & Ben Lucas. Sigalia: An Adventurer’s Guide, 2019. A Fantasy Role-Playing Game. A friendly, imaginative world of weapons and wizards, from the imaginations of friends
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2018
MAMULA, Ned & Ann Bridges. Groundbreaking! America’s New Quest for Mineral Independence, 2018. Noted geologist/policy advisor teams storyteller to spread word about needed tectonic change
TRZUPEK, Rich. America’s Journey: From Overlord to Underdog, Regrets to Rebirth, 2018. Environmental expert/passionate historian expertly examines environment of our passionate history
Goldstein, Ken. From Nothing: A Novel of Technology, Bar Music, and Redemption, 2018. Backroom deals sing the story thru the soundtrack of our lives from a tech-savvy backend bookseller
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2017
LUND, Michael. Maddy’s Game, 2017. A true baseball fan shows how truth is always the right play, even when things go oh-so-wrong
Bruce, Victoria. Sellout: How Washington Gave Away America’s Technological Soul…, 2017. Famed documentary producer-director talks clean-innovated-here and one man’s fight to bring it home again
Latiff, Robert H. Future War: Preparing for the New Global Battlefield, 2017. A retired general warns us to retire war or at least weapons, but not ethics, before it is too late
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2016
Dubrow, David. The Ultimate Guide to Surviving a Zombie Apocalypse, 2016. Learn what to do when the trappings of civilization are ripped away.
Yaeger, Dick. Walls of Wilusa: A Novel of Survival During the Trojan War, 2016. A once-and-always Marine’s mind’s-eye-witness account of a by-gone war
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2015 and earlier
Abraham, David S. The Elements of Power: … The Future in the Rare Metal Age, 2015. From Wall St to DC: the resource sustainability struggle between gadgets and guns
Boudreaux, Paulette. Mulberry, 2015. Surviving family crisis by strength, 1960s Mississippi in the personal eyes of an 11-yr-old girl
Bromby, Robin. Gold Always Wins: How the Yellow Metal Defies Its Critics, 2015. Journalist-author of The Mining Investor’s Handbook puts his money where his “mined” is.
Cole, August & P.W. Singer. Ghost Fleet: A Novel of the Next World War, 2015. Technologists’ take on what could happen, scarily
Hall, Joshua. The Truth on Investing: From Darkness of the Crowd to the Light, 2011. Investing with God sometimes means investing in God–through others
Lin, Dinah. Daring to Dream Once Again: It’s Never Too Late!, 2015. Chinese-American’s memoirs from rags to riches, communism to capitalist
McCaffrey, Mark S. Climate SMART & Energy WISE: Advancing Science Literacy & Know-How, 2015. Scientist-educator creates climate science knowledge for teachers and students
Rai, Ruchi. A Conscious Peace: My iPhone Journal, 2015. Personal journey from two car accidents and a scam to physical and emotional triumph
Wilder, John. Nobody Dies in Hollywood, 2015. An OJ-style murder mystery from one of Hollywood’s own most acclaimed and prolific screenwriters
Zeidman, Bob. Good Intentions, 2012. A Silicon Valley legend’s satirical view of one possible future America, here now
Zhao, Margaret. Humor Haiku, 2015. Nearly-70 stand-up shares her hard just life in a stanza of punchy lines, just 17 easy syllables
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