Susan Shapiro Barash

Summer is here!

noreply@blogger.com (SIMPLY a DAB) — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 17:28:00 +0000

Finally, and at last an update... In May my daughter, Jennie,
was married and that was very exciting... Check out the
pictures on Facebook...

Now that summer is upon us mothers and daughters everywhere
are reconfiguring their days. Some mothers say their daughters can't get jobs,
others say they're fighting with their daughters over curfew, mothers of ten year old
daughters report they are begging for push up bikini tops...

And so it goes...

Best,
Susan

Keeping You Posted!

noreply@blogger.com (SIMPLY a DAB) — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 20:18:00 +0000

Hi All,
The past few weeks I've been touring Florida to
talk about You're Grounded Forever...But First Let's
Go Shopping. Started the tour in Jacksonville, ended in Boca--
it was pretty cold and rainy throughout.

Check out this cover story in the Sydney Morning Herald--about Black Swan,
-- and Toxic Friends!
http://www.susanshapirobarash.com/pdf/Friends_and_Enemies_-_Rachel_Hills.pdf

S.

The Latest!

noreply@blogger.com (SIMPLY a DAB) — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 17:19:00 +0000

Hey All,

Last week I was in Phila for the NBC 10! show,
spoke at the Westport Y women's group--
check it out in the Westport News. Today the Chicago
Tribune ran a piece... and so it goes. More to come.

http://www.westport-news.com/default/article/Women-urged-to-decontaminate-selves-of-toxic-725950.php
http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/tribu/sc-fam-1102-mom-daughter-20101102,0,2478806.story

Susan

The book tour continues...

noreply@blogger.com (SIMPLY a DAB) — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 23:55:00 +0000

Last Friday I was on Good Day New York, interviewed
by Rosanna Scotto. And some great stuff has been happening
on the internet(links below). Check out radaronline- Kelly Bensimon,
Real Housewife of NY,who has two daughters, is reading You're Grounded Forever...

http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2010/10/exclusive-photos-new-york-hous
ewife-kelly-bensimon-avoids-parenting-pitfalls

http://blogs.forbes.com/meghancasserly/2010/10/18/money-cant-buy-love-
but-it-might-make-your-kids-happier/?boxes=Homepagechannels

http://www.examiner.com/authors-in-national/q-a-with-susan-shapiro-barash

Best,
Susan

The Latest

noreply@blogger.com (SIMPLY a DAB) — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 01:14:00 +0000

Hi Everyone,
Here's the latest -- this week was busy -including
a stint on LX New York/ NBC, Joan Hamburg radio, Healthy Life radio
and a piece ran in the Huffpo --
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/christine-whelan/moms-act-your-age-not-her_b_749889.html

I'll keep you posted.
Susan

The book is out!

noreply@blogger.com (SIMPLY a DAB) — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 01:32:00 +0000

Hi Everyone,
My new book is officially released and the virtual tour
begins. Check out the link below -- this ran in the New
York Post today!

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/mom_sters_of_gotham_rhmy11jiqY53FNHtxyE67N

More to come --
Susan

Autumn News

noreply@blogger.com (Susan) — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 02:08:00 +0000

HI Everyone,
Here's the latest.. Yesterday I was on the
Today Show with a panel of women talking
with Hoda and Kathie Lee about aging...
My new book is out next week, YOU'RE GROUNDED
FOREVER... BUT FIRST LET 'S GO SHOPPING, about
mothers and daughters. I'll keep you posted on my
'virtual tour'.
Best,
Susan

Summer Friend Fizzle!

noreply@blogger.com (Susan) — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 02:00:00 +0000

Hi All ,
Hope everyone is having a good end of summer.
Stay tuned for word of my new book, due out Sept 28
from St. Martins. Meanwhile, check out my HuffPo
blog this week, Summer Friend Fizzle.
Best,
Susan

jill Zarin tweeting about Toxic Friends!

noreply@blogger.com (Susan) — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 22:12:00 +0000

Hi Everyone,
Toxic Friends is definitely on the radar screen. Here's Jill Zarin's
tweet:

Thank you @susansbarash! Loved the title... Toxic Friends ! Great summer read!

and today I was on Martha Stewart's Sirius radio show -- where women called in to
dish about their toxic friends...

Follow me @susansbarash

Stay tuned-
Susan

Lindsay Lohan reading Toxic Friends!

noreply@blogger.com (Susan) — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 21:09:00 +0000

Hi Everyone,
It's been awhile since I've blogged and brought you
up to date. The big news today is that Lindsay Lohan is
carrying Toxic Friends. This surfaced on usmagazine.com
and people.com. Here's the photo but take a look at the
article.

New Huffington Post Articles

noreply@blogger.com (Susan Shapiro Barash) — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:30:00 +0000

Hi,

I am sorry for the long absence. Here is my latest article titled "The Celebrity Friend In You Backyard." I love to get feedback, so let me know what you think.

Love,
SSB

Book Giveaway!

noreply@blogger.com (Susan Shapiro Barash) — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 02:44:00 +0000

Hi

The fabulous Sue at SAHMuse.com is giving away a copy of Toxic Friends. Check it out and stay and read her fantastic work.

SSB

Misery Lover on the Huffington Post

noreply@blogger.com (Susan Shapiro Barash) — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:59:00 +0000

My new Huffington Post Article is up. Since most of us can't avoid a misery lover, I thought it was time to recognize her traits. Check it out here

Enjoy,

SSB

How To Spot That Toxic Friend

noreply@blogger.com (Susan Shapiro Barash) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:41:00 +0000

Hi-

Today is a big day for me. My first writing (hopefully of many) for the Huffington Post went live.

Check out "How to Spot a Toxic Friend."

Enjoy,

Susan

My "Author Profile" from the Nashville Examiner

noreply@blogger.com (Susan Shapiro Barash) — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:14:00 +0000

Take a look at the generous author profile Paige Crutcher wrote on me.

Check it out here!

Types of Friends Series Volume 2 (The Misery Lover)

noreply@blogger.com (Susan Shapiro Barash) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:30:00 +0000

Hi,

It is Monday again. I hope everyone had a great weekend! Are you ready for part 2 of my "Types of Friends" series? Well here it is. Let me know if you recognize this person and how they affect you by leaving a comment on the bottom of the post. It's easy and I love your feedback.

The Misery Lover:

"The Misery Lover is the friend who likes out best when you're down and out. If your dog dies and you lose your job and the new guy in your life doesn't call back -- she's there. But if you get a new dog,new job and new guy,she sort of disappears. If your friend doesn't support your turnaround, it's time to leave her -- and she'll move on to fresh prey."

Sound Familiar,

Susan

My appearance in Forbes Magizine!

noreply@blogger.com (Susan Shapiro Barash) — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:22:00 +0000

Hi-

Sara Eckle wrote an article for Forbes Magizine and she quoted my most recent book "Toxic Friends: The Antidote for Women Stuck in Complicated Friendships". It is a great article and I like the way she writes. Take a look.

Enjoy,
Susan

Types of Friends Series Volume 1 (The Leader)

noreply@blogger.com (Susan Shapiro Barash) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:00:00 +0000

Hi,

I'd like to offer a bit of insight into my research and findings for you to think about during the week. I'm doing a weekly series on all the different types of female friends. I would love to know how these 'Types' fit into your life. So please feel free to add your thoughts by leaving a comment on this blog post. No need to sign up for anything-

The Leader:

"The Leader is the friend we have to have-- she's responsible for our social lives. It's a bad idea to cross her since she's powerful and can turn other friends against you. We've followed a leader since high school and if we're lucky, this leader is a true friend. If she isn't, let's face it, one has to put up with the leader, -- it's the price we pay to belong. However, if you secretly wish your leader has the flu, it's time to cut loose."

Sound Familiar,

Susan

How To Handle Toxic Relationships At Holiday Time

noreply@blogger.com (Susan Shapiro Barash) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:36:00 +0000

Hi,

Holiday times can be very stressful. Unfortunately having to deal with bad friends can some times distract from exactly how long the turkey needs to cook for. A burnt bird and a confrontational holiday seem all too frequent. So basilandspice.com asked me to weigh in on the subject, so take a look at what I wrote here.

I hope it is helpful,

Susan

Some New Articles

noreply@blogger.com (Susan Shapiro Barash) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:50:00 +0000

Hello Everyone,

I wrote a couple of short interesting pieces for PyschologyToday.com. Take a look. Let me know what you think.

"Spilling our Guts to Our Female Friends"

"Why Women Can't Weed Out Their Toxic Friends"

Let me know what you think. I would love to hear from you

More to come.

Susan

Come Talk To Me On Twitter!

noreply@blogger.com (Susan Shapiro Barash) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:56:00 +0000

I love the one-to-one interaction I get from emails and letters, so I decided to join Twitter.

Come Tweet me!

http://twitter.com/susansbarash

I can't wait to meet everyone!

Talk Soon,
Susan

Hello from South Florida!

noreply@blogger.com (Susan Shapiro Barash) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:09:00 +0000

Hello Everyone,
I'm now in south Florida to speak tomorrow about Toxic Friends
at the Society of the Four Arts and to be on WPEC-TV(CBS) on Sunday morning.

Check out my latest mentions and writings around town!

My interview on WorkingWritersandBloggers.com

(A bit of personal insight into why I wrote "Toxic Friends" specifically)

A fantastic in-dept book review on Blogcritic.com

(A big thank you to Sahar for the great analysis!)

More To Come,

Susan

On the road with Toxic Friends

noreply@blogger.com (Susan) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:31:00 +0000

Hi, Everyone,
The book launch went well last week. Now I'm busy blogging, doing
radio phoners, speaking engagements and some tv appearances. Tomorrow
I go to Philadelphia and then on to DC to promote Toxic Friends. Catch me on the
following websites:

Psychology Today, Basil and Spice, Examiner.com

Best,
Susan

blogging more often....

noreply@blogger.com (Susan) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:23:00 +0000

Hi,
Getting the hang of this blogging thing and actually promoting
my book via internet sites. Check back often to see what news there
is about my book tour, which is in the beginning stages.
Best,
Susan

Toxic Friends officially released!

noreply@blogger.com (webmaster) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:21:00 +0000

Hi, Everyone,

I'm happy to announce that my new book, Toxic Friends, is officially released. This past week there's been lots of buzz on internet sights, and radio, including Sirius Martha Stewart LIving Radio. The book launch is next week and I'm speaking at the 92nd Street Y Tribecca on October 2lst at noon.

Check out the book on:

Huffington Post
Examiner
New York Post

and get your copy hot off the press-
More to come.
Best,
Susan