Kristine E. Brickey

Haven't read Flowers for Rodney yet? Check out this review and then head to Amazon.com to buy your copy today! WHEWWWW !!!!!!!!! I just finished reading this really good book called "Flowers for Rodney" by a local author (and friend of Bikers for Books),  Kristine Bricke y . This is a great book that covers many struggles that our youth face on a daily basis. I had some very real moments while reading this books that had me reflecting on my own life at that age. Seems like these days, the pressures and stress are bigger and more pronounced than the 80's or 90's. Kids these days have to be a little more resourceful and brave to "just make it", anymore. The secret is......it's never too late to make a change, never too late to ask for help, never too late to turn yourself around, just like Rodney does in this book. Struggles inside the home are as tough as struggles in society. I have to admit that this book had me choked up toward the end. De...

In order to give readers an idea of what to expect with my newest novel, They Said She Was Crazy , I'll be posting reactions and feedback from some of my readers here. You can also check out reviews on my Amazon, Goodreads, and Facebook pages. Enjoy! Marcie, WY (reprinted with permission as sent to Trina Campbell)      I finished that book last night about 11:15. It was so touching. I can so relate in so many ways. I cried through most of it and I laughed and smiled though parts of it and the ending blew me away.      I would so recommend this book to anyone who has ever lost loved ones. I cannot thank you enough for thinking of me and sending this book to me... ...the book touched me and honestly I don't know how to explain it. Thank you James Bowens, MI (A nonreader aside from both of my books-his police office son, Matt, was killed in the line of duty over ten years ago)       I just finished your book. ( They Sai...

                   KRISTINE E. BRICKEY TO VISIT MHS! Mason Teacher and Author, Kristine E. Brickey has written and published a new novel and will be at Mason High School on Tuesday, December 1st from 3-5p.m. Join her in the MHS Library after school,  c ome and check out her new book, They Said She Was Crazy , and her first, Flowers for Rodney. Both books will be available for sale and signing! BOOK TRAILER CONTEST: Creative? Talented?  MHS students are invited to create a video for Brickey's new book, They Said She Was Crazy . Grand Prize: $50 Amazon gift card, Book Swag & YOUR VIDEO on numerous sites to promote the novel! Also, your former 8th grade teacher is looking for teens interested in working on her publicity 'street crew' now and in the future.  More info available in the library! www.kristineebrickey.com FB: Kristine E. Brickey @KristineBrickey www.kristineebrickey.blogspo...

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As of today, October 16, 2015, my new novel will be available through Tate Publishing! Once its official release date of January 5th is here, it can be bought through all the possible locations, Amazon, bookstores, etc. However, if you'd like a copy sooner, order it now online at https://www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore/search.php?search=brickey OR...find me at an upcoming November author event. Stay tuned for more information!

Come and join other young writers, grades 5-12, for a day long adventure! Presented by the Department of Writing, Rhetoric and American Cultures, this event offers a wonderful conference at MSU's Bessey Hall for writers to learn from professional authors and MSU instructors. This year's featured authors are Cinda Williams Chima and Merrie Haskell. Kristine E. Brickey will also be presenting two sessions on plot/plotting. On Friday, July 10th, there is a FREE kickoff event open to EVERYONE (whether registered for the YAC or not) being held at Schuler Books in Eastwood Towne Center, Lansing, that begins at 6pm. The cost of the conference is $100 and the conference website is: http://youngauthor.wide.msu.edu Brickey's YA novel, Flowers for Rodney , will be available for sale and signing, with a portion of sales going to support this conference. Please share this information and encourage your young writers to come out and play with words! Deadline for registration is J...

Created for me by Maggie Silcox, one of my talented 8th graders! Hope you like it, share it, and waiting to hear from everyone about what you think. https://animoto.com/play/15Jd9b1GRGJCGiF0YH1x0A?autostart=1

I am so proud of my upcoming event Thursday, May 28th. One of my own former students has written an article that has me beaming with pride in her abilities. Hoping to see many of you at Everybody Reads in less than 48 hours! http://www.masontoday.com/news/local-author-and-teacher-kristine-brickey-holds-book-signing-to-raise-money-for-the-firecracker-foundation/

As summer looms in the near future, I am desperately shoving book titles at my students, using every last moment to snag those of late blooming book loving with the title that will change their lives. Personally, I already have an entire box and two stacks on the bottom shelf of one of my floor to ceiling shelves readied for summer reading. So, I'm wondering, what are you looking forward to reading this summer? Is there an author that you just can't get enough of now? I'd love to hear from all of you. Here are some of my 'wanna read/reread' titles for the upcoming weeks ahead: The Outlander series, Diana Gabaldon...ohhhh, I do love Claire and Jamie's love story! I'll give you the sun, Jandy Nelson...read once, must read...over and over and over. Approximately eight or nine titles by Maggie Stiefvater...try Scorpio Races if you haven't read her stuff before. Brilliant! All the rage, Courtney Summers See my Goodreads page for the whole list.....

UPCOMING EVENT: KRISTINE E. BRICKEY                            AUTHOR: FLOWERS FOR RODNEY Everybody Reads 2019 E. Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI Thursday, May 28 th 7-9 P.M. BOOK SIGNING & FUNDRAISER * Every purchase donates $5 to the Firecracker Foundation which assists victims of sexual abuse through free counseling, yoga and other activities. http://thefirecrackerfoundation.org         www.kristineebrickey.com @KristineBrickey kristine.brickey@yahoo.com

GIDDY! RIDICULOUSLY EXCITED! WHOOOOO!        Tuesday, April 7, 2015 Though possibly not the most professional titling job, it certainly sums up how I am feeling at this moment. Entering my newest rough draft, Nanowrimo 2014 edition, going by They Said She Was Crazy into the Chanticleer Book Review contest on a whim, I truly never expected to hear back that I'd made the cut. There are just too many, right? Why would they pick mine, right? I mean, I know when I finished it I felt that it was the best thing I'd ever written, ever, in my life, but that doesn't mean anyone else might feel it was worthy, right? When I read the email this afternoon, I wasn't prepared to see my name on the Finalist List. (Yes, I feel the need to capitalize, as I am feeling it is a very proper, important noun at the moment.) I double checked, to be sure it wasn't like one of those clearing house spams...'see your name here' kind of a deal. But, there it was, my name, and t...

GOODREADS AUTHOR TAG Four days of being surrounded by educators who also know the power of words, the exhilaration of getting our students to find their power, and are willing to share great ideas. That's what the Michigan Reading Association's 59th Conference held for me recently. I met the most amazing people and learned so much my brain could barely allow me to function today! Thanks to Donalyn Miller, who urged me to do more with my Goodreads account, I can now say that I am a Goodreads Author and have the tag on my page to prove it. Even more importantly, I have shared this resource with my 8th graders, who now have even easier to access new and old young adult titles recommended by their own favorites authors.  I would love to hear back about the site, get new reading ideas, and even perhaps some writing topics you might like to see included in future books from me. Here's the link: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8320398.Kristine_E_Brickey

UPCOMING EVENTS WITH KRISTINE E. BRICKEY DELTA TOWNSHIP LIBRARY  Local Author Fair    Tuesday, April 14th  6:00-7:30 p.m. Delta Township District Library 5130 Davenport Drive Lansing, MI 48917 http://www.dtdl.org/events/local-author-fair/ MICHIGAN AUTHORS ON THE GRAND Saturday, April 25, 2015 11:00 a.m. Grand Ledge Area District Library 131 East Jefferson Grand Ledge, MI 48837    https://www.facebook.com/events/608651595946486/

I guess it's official. I'm a 'real author' now that I have my own domain! www.kristineebrickey.com

Audio Publication!  KSLU...N'awlins! Click on the link to listen to a variety of amazing writers sharing at the 2014 New Orleans Writing Marathon, Finding Your Muse. My piece is #2, and I'm calling it "When Writing Left Me." http://www.kslu.org/audio.php Let me know what you think!

"To be a 'Real' Writer"      by Kristine E. Brickey   March 19, 2015 Someone told me the other day that they wanted to be a real writer one day. "Aren't you a writer now?" I inquired with a smile. "Well, yes, but I mean a real writer...like you."  A 'real' writer, like me? What is it that makes someone feel like a 'real' writer rather than just a writer? Is there such a thing as a 'fake' writer, then? My definition of 'Real' Writers includes:      a love of writing--the physical act of putting down words and the emotional response words elicit in both the writer and readers, which demands also, that real writers SHARE their writing. Perhaps it is the willingness to share that closes the gap between merely  being  a writer and being what people consider a 'Real Writer'. I used to think real writers could live off their writing, but now I don't think so. I think it is more that Real Writers...

Beautiful weekend for riding...and, as always, writing!