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We are excited to have author Brigid Kemmerer join us this week. Brigid is a New York Times Bestseller, who has penned a number of celebrated young adult novels such as the Cursebreaker and Elemental series. Brigid talks with Graceyn about her evolution as a writer, finding community through CrossFit, the importance of representation in young adult literature, and handling life during a global pandemic. To learn more about Brigid and her work, go to www.brigidkemmerer.com.
Brigid’s latest novel, Defy the Night will be in stores this September. To preorder the book or to learn more about Brigid and her work, check out www.brigidkemmerer.com.
You can follow Brigid on Instagram and Twitter: @BrigidKemmerer
Mentioned Media:
- Journalist Lauren Duca
“[Lauren Duca] was doing a lot of pieces after Trump was elected, and she really came under fire because she was doing some really really powerful pieces on social media and the magazine she wrote for. And I remember once she talked about how, you know, it’s okay for her to want to tackle the patriarchy while also wearing thigh highs and having nice nails. And I love that! I love that kind of attitude. I can lift weights and like to get a good manicure…I want to create that kind of balance for all of my characters. . . . I want women to know that they can be anything they want to be, and it’s not disempowering to like things that are traditionally girly.” (16:43)
- The Gift of Fear by Gavin De Becker
"The book that truly changed my life was The Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker. It is all about how people, especially women, are conditioned to ignore their natural instincts. And it's a good read. Every chapter opens with something happening, and then an analysis of what could be done, or what that says about the people . . . Especially if you’re a college student, I definitely think you should read it." (37:26)
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By Move for MindWe are excited to have author Brigid Kemmerer join us this week. Brigid is a New York Times Bestseller, who has penned a number of celebrated young adult novels such as the Cursebreaker and Elemental series. Brigid talks with Graceyn about her evolution as a writer, finding community through CrossFit, the importance of representation in young adult literature, and handling life during a global pandemic. To learn more about Brigid and her work, go to www.brigidkemmerer.com.
Brigid’s latest novel, Defy the Night will be in stores this September. To preorder the book or to learn more about Brigid and her work, check out www.brigidkemmerer.com.
You can follow Brigid on Instagram and Twitter: @BrigidKemmerer
Mentioned Media:
- Journalist Lauren Duca
“[Lauren Duca] was doing a lot of pieces after Trump was elected, and she really came under fire because she was doing some really really powerful pieces on social media and the magazine she wrote for. And I remember once she talked about how, you know, it’s okay for her to want to tackle the patriarchy while also wearing thigh highs and having nice nails. And I love that! I love that kind of attitude. I can lift weights and like to get a good manicure…I want to create that kind of balance for all of my characters. . . . I want women to know that they can be anything they want to be, and it’s not disempowering to like things that are traditionally girly.” (16:43)
- The Gift of Fear by Gavin De Becker
"The book that truly changed my life was The Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker. It is all about how people, especially women, are conditioned to ignore their natural instincts. And it's a good read. Every chapter opens with something happening, and then an analysis of what could be done, or what that says about the people . . . Especially if you’re a college student, I definitely think you should read it." (37:26)