Michael Dawn Brooks

This should be interesting!

Artist Credit: twitter.com/clairesdrawings

What’s on your TBR list for 2023?

SOMEONE better explain themselves, right now.

Happy New Year, friends!
(And note the year on this one.)

I published my first book!

Trying to while finishing up the kid’s gifts. DJ’s . ❤️

A taste of my childhood! I’ve spent the last few Christmases trying to find the recipe for the “Mocha Cookies” my mom used to make every year.

Follow the link to my website for the recipe!

https://michaeldawnbrooks.com/2022/12/a-taste-of-christmas/

A Storm of Paper Starlings, an Ebook by Inka York

My friend Inka York is gearing up to release book two of her amazing series! Her heroine, Violet, has a clear, strong voice. Her stories are exciting and fun, with well developed characters.

If you love YA urban fantasy with a British accent, you’ll love her series!

A Storm of Paper Starlings, an Ebook by Inka York What if the ordinary family you crave isn't ordinary at all? When an accident lands Violet in hospital, her mundane life in a London children's home is disrupted by relatives she's never heard of—the Penhaligons—and a mysterious visitor who disappears into the night after claiming he's the fathe...

I mean… 🤷‍♀️😅

Inka York knows what I’m talking about…

Happy Birthday, Jane! ❤️❤️❤️

Literary Sherlock Holmes

So much THIS. I’ve always been slightly disappointed in onscreen Holmes adaptations. Usually it’s Watson they get egregiously wrong, but they been doing Sherlock dirty too.

Watson was brave and brilliant in his own right. Sherlock was a hot mess, but not for the reasons they make him out to be.

Literary Sherlock Holmes autisticexpression posted this wonderful list of awesome things in the OG literary Sherlock Holmes. This was posted in response to...

Apparently, invoking Vanilla Frosting Lip Smackers this morning summoned all kinds of ghosts of the past.

This was on my son’s lunch table at school today. 😱

New Kids On The Block, Donnie Wahlberg

#1989

Some days, I just really want my Vanilla Frosting Lip Smackers.

I can make some good recommendations…

It’s rather amusing, really.

Wow. So far my two book signing events have each been more successful than that one of Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett Books… 😳

Reason #02934836 to love Neil Gaiman and a good reminder for writers that even well-known and absurdly cool authors can have trouble getting people to show up to things. 💕

So I fell down the rabbit hole. Some of them are uncanny, while others are Uncanny Valley.

Here are some of my faves.

Ink

Yay!! The award winning short film based on my flash fiction is out!!

Ink In a post apocalyptic world, two men are faced with a decision. What would you trade to fuel your passion?An arthouse satire.

I cackled unreasonably and publicly at this…

For legal reasons I can't say that the goat needs to be burnt BUT I wouldn't be torn up if it burns

Information: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%A4vle_goat

They say that the mark of effective writing is that it makes you feel something… 🤷‍♀️ (not a review of my book, BTW) 😝

Sitting down to write the action-packed, thrilling chase scene and Theme from Rawhide as sung by the Blues Brothers comes on Spotify. Perfection.

I like both. 🤷‍♀️

I’d love to be a fly on the wall for that conversation
~Just Hazel

Online Premiere of: "Ink" | Mouse House on Patreon

This award winning short is based on a flash fiction I wrote a while back. I’m so proud of the work Missy Bell put into this little gem, and I look forward to future collabs with one of my BFFs!!

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Photos from Diets Don’t Work's post

Me, a du***ss.

Come on out! I’m signing my book at Coffee Me Crazy Coffeehouse until 2 today. Book readings at 10 and 1, tarot readings all day!

I’m signing books today at Coffee Me Crazy coffee roaster and bakery until 2 today! Book readings at 10 and 1. Tarot readings all day!!

It's coming! The cover reveal for Adam Rowan and the Heart of the Mountain, Book Two of the Heart of the Wayshower Saga is coming Monday, Oct 31st!

I'm so excited for this cover! Thanks to Sarah at Okay Creations for another gorgeous design!

Book two is now available for preorder!

Check out Book One, Misty Fairchild and the Heart of Alignment now available in ebook and paperback everywhere books are sold. https://buy.bookfunnel.com/5m54s9db35

Oh wow!!! I’m one away from 2000 followers!!!

Let’s Discuss: STORYTELLERS – Michael Dawn Brooks

I did a blog!! My first blog post since... gosh, the early 2010's???

In which I discuss the storytelling merits of one of my favorite singer-songwriters, the inimitable Jonathan Coulton, and one of my all-time favorite story-in-a-song: "Blue Sunny Day."

Let’s Discuss: STORYTELLERS – Michael Dawn Brooks Craft Let’s Discuss: STORYTELLERS October 18, 2022October 18, 2022by michaeldawn Thing-a-Week One, album cover, Jonathan Coulton I love diving into craft and influence and the minutiae of this thing we humans do; telling tales. The who’s, the how’s, the why’s and wherefores. Lately, I’ve b...

Seventeen-year-old Misty Fairchild and her sister are hiking across the Texas Hill Country in what could be a delightful camping trip; but instead, it's a nightmare. They are on the run from her ex, Jason Campbell, sent to drag them back to the secret base where they’ve been held captive for the last five years.

Eighteen-year-old Adam Rowan is glamping across America with his little brother and cousin in what should be a fun family excursion; but instead, it's turned into a nightmare. The cute girl he just met blew up the diner they were in with her brain.

Isn’t that always the way?

When Jason catches up to the girls, the Rowans team up with their new friends to go after them to help Misty bring the whole organization down.

She just needs to survive Halloween.

Misty Fairchild and the Heart of Alignment is a fast-paced, witty YA novel with sci-fi and contemporary fantasy elements and a touch of paranormal romance sure to please fans of Supernatural and Vampire Diaries.

Now available for purchase everywhere books are sold! https://buy.bookfunnel.com/5m54s9db35

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What folks are saying:

★★★★★ "I was hooked within the first few pages. Couldn't put it down. Characters are relatable with lots of wit. The writer has extensive knowledge of Ancient wisdom school teachings. From Law of Attraction to Law of One. Highly recommend. Can't wait for her next book!" --Good Reads Review

★★★★★ Urban Fantasy Adventure Ride "The action moves at a brisk clip… [and the] … dialog is snappy." --Amazon Review

★★★★★ Beautifully Addictive "...it was a perfect pace increasing speed through intoxicating delicious, breathtaking suspense and or****ic moments followed by an afterglow of contentment touched by a desire to follow this group wherever they're adventures lead. I existed in their world, absorbed in their lives... I put [this] in the ranks of: Anne Bishop, Kate Griffin. Brandon Sanderson, Gordan Dahlquist, Michael Sullivan, and Pierce Brown." --Amazon Review

★★★★★ "...An adventurous read for anyone looking for a Stranger Things type vibe." --Amazon Review

★★★★★ "Misty Fairchild is a fun read, and like butter, just melts in your mind. Sparkling wit and nuggets of cultural references light the way on a delightful romp through a dark underworld peopled by young heroes and nefarious characters. Courage and love tempered with a dollop of sarcasm show the way. Action packed mysticism at its finest!" --Amazon Review

★★★★★ A breath of fresh air! “This book is pure gold! It had me laughing, crying, swooning and shaking in my boots the entire way through. Michael Dawn Brooks is a master at sucking you into her story. I literally binged it in three days (Mother of three, ya know, I don't have much time to read). I adored the homage to pop culture that all ages will pick up on. The storyline of light and dark, the potential of human consciousness and conjuring magick from within is one of the best I've ever read. If you like the Stranger Things vibe, you'll love this book.” –Amazon Review

BOOKS!!! Ready for signing and sale!

YAY!! Missy Bell got her copy of Misty Fairchild and the Heart of Alignment already!! (I haven’t even gotten MY copy yet! lol)

You can pick it up in ebook or paperback through Amazon.com https://amzn.to/3S1JaiB

Barnes & Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/misty-fairchild-and-the-heart-of-alignment-michael-d-brooks/1141341474

Apple https://books.apple.com/us/book/misty-fairchild-and-the-heart-of-alignment/id6443402204

Happy reading Missy!!! ❤️❤️❤️

Yeah, I said it. 🤷‍♀️😝❤️