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Ann Bridges

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Silicon Valley author Ann Bridges is a native of Chicago and graduate of Stanford University. Settling in San Jose, she embarked on a challenging career spanning operations, finance, and marketing executive positions in the exploding convergence of the technology, communications, and entertainment industries.

A published author of both acclaimed fiction and non-fiction with a style that appeals to both genders, her debut Silicon Valley novel Private Offerings was named in Top 10 Best Business Books of 2015; its sequel, Rare Mettle, has proven its relevancy as a lead-in to her most recent non-fiction book Groundbreaking! America’s New Quest for Mineral Independence, co-authored with respected geologist Dr. Ned Mamula. A new series of Daring C
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Ann Bridges As the lone woman in a room full of men throughout most of my corporate career here in Silicon Valley, I kept my private life VERY private. How old ar…moreAs the lone woman in a room full of men throughout most of my corporate career here in Silicon Valley, I kept my private life VERY private. How old are you? What do you do on weekends? Are you married? Have kids? Why don't you have photos on your desk like everyone else? I drove my co-workers crazy!

Why might a woman keep these personal details secret? Ah, many a plot line could be developed about this mystery woman, especially seen through the eyes of a male protagonist. And, with the high-tech tools available and privacy debates swirling around Silicon Valley, there are many answers making for a timely suspense thriller. In fact, my next suspense thriller will indeed have a woman-of-mystery driving the story forward, as her haunting past comes back to hurt her.

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Ann Bridges Hi, Gary--According to my publisher, they were shipped out on Monday, 2/29. I will try to get an estimated arrival date, but it should be soon! Thanks…moreHi, Gary--According to my publisher, they were shipped out on Monday, 2/29. I will try to get an estimated arrival date, but it should be soon! Thanks for entering the contest, and I hope you enjoy the read. --Ann(less)
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Private Offerings (A Silico...

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