In her blurb on the cover of The Memory of Light by Francisco X. Stork, author Stephanie Perkins claims that “This book might just save your life.” I don’t think this claim could be any more accurate. With this story, Stork gives an honest portrayal of mental illness. The book begins when Vicky wakes up … Continue reading What I’m Reading: The Memory of Light by Francisco X. Stork
Bri Marino Writes
Book Updates
I’m getting so excited about my book that’s coming soon from GenZ Publishing. First of all, they are a really cool publisher that’s trying to publish new and innovative voices, and you should check out the other books and authors they have here. Secondly, I just wanted to give a few updates about the status of … Continue reading Book Updates
Why Write?
I’m a firm believer that everyone has a story to tell—whether that story is a novel, a poem, a song, an academic article, or even a personal journal. Everyone has something to say, no matter what the final product is, and they need to use writing to say it. When I was in college at … Continue reading Why Write?
Being a “Real” Writer
Did I become a real writer when I completed my first, terrible novel? Was it when I received my first rejection letter for that novel? When I won a writing contest at college? When that story was published in the school’s literary journal? Or was it when I graduated with a degree in creative writing? … Continue reading Being a “Real” Writer
Making the Reader Care
I really miss being in school sometimes, but there are so many books on writing out there, and reading each one feels like taking a class on the topic. I just got done reading Writing with Emotion, Tension, and Conflict by Cheryl St.John. This book holds so many good tips and ideas for writing, and … Continue reading Making the Reader Care
What I’m Reading: Fever, 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson
I’m sad that I went so long without reading any books by Laurie Halse Anderson, but I am so glad that someone recommended her to me. I’ve read five of her books so far, and I’ve loved each and every one of them. Her novel Speak was a huge inspiration for the novel I just … Continue reading What I’m Reading: Fever, 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson
Being Between Books
I just finished writing a book about abuse. The entire story was emotionally charged, with parts about girls being raped by their father, someone cutting their arms to deal with the pain of abuse, and a girl who won’t talk because of what she’s been through. I loved every minute of writing this book because, … Continue reading Being Between Books
What I’m Reading: The Selection Series
I can’t think of a better way to celebrate turning in my manuscript to my publisher than by reading the Selection series by Kiera Cass. These books have changed me in so many ways. First of all, they’re just really great books. They’re about America Singer, who was born low into the caste system of … Continue reading What I’m Reading: The Selection Series
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