Author Archives: brooke

About brooke

Hi! I'm Brooke, and I'm an author. I love writing; I always have, and I love anything that has to do with words and poems and reading. I also like to sing, act, swim, and laugh (a lot.)

Goodreads

I’ve actually written about Goodreads.com before, but I want to write about it again.

Goodreads.com is a really great site for people who LOVE books (like me) or writing. You can add the books you’ve read to your profile, find author quotes, read reviews on books you’ve read or books you’re planning to read, and more. You can also add chapters of books or entire novels that you’ve written. It’s a great way to put yourself out there and to show what you can do!

Just recently, my Goodreads profile was updated to ‘author’ status, so when anyone clicks on my profile or searches my name (or books), info about my series comes up as well. I’m really excited, because, again, it’s a great way to get myself out there and to promote my trilogy. 🙂 Below I have linked the Goodreads site and my author profile.

Click to check out Goodreads.com.
Click to check out Brooke’s author profile.

– Brooke 🙂

Scharred – Available on Amazon!!

EEEEEKKK!! Book 3 in the Sky City Trilogy – Scharred – is now available on Amazon!! 🙂

I’m so excited. Book 3 concludes the trilogy, and now I am free to work on a new project. If you’ve read the other two books, De Couleur Pale and A Battle of Fate, be sure to check this one out! I know it took a long time for me to finish the book, but now that it’s done, I’m very happy with it and really hope that everyone else enjoys it, as well.

Thanks!

– Brooke

Click here to check out Scharred on Amazon.com.

Coming Soon: The Release of Book 3!

Hey, everyone! I am VERY excited to let you know that Book 3 – Scharred – is on it’s way. I am completely finished, and the final draft has been approved and sent off for the second proof copy.

The book should be published within the next two weeks!

I just sent out a reminder email to those who asked to be notified when the book is released (another email will be sent out as soon as the book is on Amazon), but if you have also read the series and would like to be notified, please fill out the form on the ‘Scharred’ page. Click this link if you would like to be notified when Book 3 is released.

I have updated the same page with a picture of the cover of Book 3 and the excerpt on the back of the book! It’s a very late sneak peak, but a sneak peak nonetheless. 🙂 Enjoy!

– Brooke

Where Does the Day Go

I wake up in the morning
refreshed and ready to go
I’ll start the day with a smile
greet friends with a simple ‘hello.’

Some days are longer than others
but most days are a snap
here, there, everywhere,
out the door just like that.

The day is over before I know it,
can’t believe it was so short,
the sun goes down and then
it’s time to do it all over again.

The Big Four: by Agatha Christie

The Big Four (Poirot)The Big Four by Agatha Christie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Agatha Christie is brilliant, as always. Although this was not one of her best (my opinion), it was very intriguing and I couldn’t put it down. The Big Four are diabolical masterminds who could, potentially, take over the world, but they hadn’t bargained on Hercule Poirot’s genius. The Big Four put Poirot to the test, and page after page I had to know who had won the next round – it was Big Four vs. Poirot all the way, and I don’t want to give the book away by letting you know who won. 🙂 All in all, amazing book. Great read.

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February 27 Update

Hola! I haven’t updated this site in FOREVER; which is why I decided to update it today. 🙂

So today is February 27, Saturday, and I just wanted to say that I hope everyone had an awesome Valentines Day!! Also, Book 3, Scharred, should be released onto Amazon in just a couple of weeks. I am SO sorry it has taken so long; I am doing some last minute editing (I found some misspellings) and then I will send off for my second proof copy.

I also wanted to write about Goodreads.com, this really cool site for people who like books. There are so many things you can do on the site; I’ve been adding all of the books I’ve read to my profile, quoting my favorite books, reading my friends’ writing, taking quizzes on books, creating quizzes, and more. I actually only have 3 friends on the site as of right now, so if you join the site make sure to send me a friend request!!

Anyway, if you like to read/write, you should check it out. If you don’t, then the site will mean absolutely nothing to you.

– Brooke

Wet Days

Soggy wet days
cold and gloomy
grim and glum
so unassuming.
Hunched and hurried
through slippery streets
bumping, slumping
by and by.
Coats drawn close
with collars up
safe from a chilling wind.
Gloves and scarves
sweaters for sure
sniffling noses so red.
Seasons drag
but they pass
no longer are we patient
for these endless days
to come and go,
spring will bring
elation.

Mommy

You tucked me into bed at night
and gave me a kiss and a hug
I don’t know what I’d do without you…
I’ve grown up so loved.

You picked me up from school
and asked about my day
fed us snacks and helped me study
until I went out to play.

You laughed at all my jokes
though they probably weren’t funny
I laugh at yours, too
you make everything so sunny.

All these things you still do and more
I will always be thankful
keep up the wonderful work
for you I’m always grateful.

Your smile brightens everything
and makes me so happy
when you read this poem
I know you’ll get all sappy.

Today is your special day
so enjoy and have some fun
we love you so very much –
this comes from everyone.

A wonderful friend, wife, and sister,
but most of all you’re my mommy
I love you with all my heart
so happy birthday Toni!!

Happy b-day mommy! I love you and I hope you’ve had a FANTASTIC day! You are terrific.

– Brooke 🙂

Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I’m a little late, but I was busy with family on Thanksgiving so I didn’t get around to writing a post. I hope everyone had a great day and got to spend some quality family with the people they love!

– Brooke

P.S. I am writing new posts and will be updating soon! OH – and check out my new poll!