Welcome!
Hi, I’m Emily Brooks. I write hopeful fantasy, poetry, and memoir that encourage you to live courageously.
My Blogs
Little Did She Know
With personal reflections on the intersection between mental health and Christian faith, Little Did She Know is where to go if you need encouragement and inspiration to live courageously.
Worlds of Words
My author blog, Worlds of Words, is where I share media and book reviews, writing tips, author updates, and other geeky stuff.
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Latest from both blogs
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“Gracious Uncertainty”: What I wish I knew when I graduated college
When we graduate college, or wait to hear back from an interview, or wonder if this person will be the one we marry, we can despair over the unknowns, or we can anticipate the possibilities. Read more
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What I wish I knew when I graduated high school
While you may not be about to graduate high school, maybe you know someone who is that needs to hear this. Or maybe you have your own big decisions to make, and some of this may apply to you! Read more
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Knowing the right things but still feeling bad: What to do on the bad days
Today I feel like a fraud. Despite “knowing all the right things” and sharing my best advice—I had some bad days this week Read more
About Me
Author, Teacher, Podcaster
I teach college composition in Nashville, where I live with my husband, dog, and two turtle doves. I also co-host The Write Better Together Podcast, an interactive podcast about the writing lifestyle. When not writing, I love bird-watching, kayaking, knitting, playing dungeons and dragons, and, of course, reading fantasy novels. Read my full story and journey towards overcoming anxiety here.