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Hi, I’m Emily Brooks. I write hopeful fantasy, poetry, and personal essays. See my publications here.
I write two blogs. Little Did She Know is a personal blog where I reflect on faith, courage, and mental health. For book and media reviews and writing inspiration, see my other blog, Words of Worlds.
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Recent posts
Skyward is a Genuine YA Novel in a Market Designed for Adults
I can best describe Skyward as Ender’s Game meets Topgun. Sanderson himself described it as a twist on the “boy finds dragon…
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Prioritizing What Matters
Life should be enjoyed, and no matter how busy we are, I now believe it’s essential to choose joy through deliberately adding…
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Foundation (2021) Bridges Science and Spirituality
What does it mean to have a soul? Is science a danger to religion? What does it mean to be a good…
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Overwhelm, Acts of Hope, and Localizing Our Influence
Love–as a physical act of compassion–can only be effectively demonstrated specifically and in proximity.
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The Wingfeather Saga TV Adaptation is Perfect
If you have young kids and are looking for a wholesome, family-friendly show, I highly recommend The Wingfeather Saga by Angel Studios
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Using Your Imagination for Holy Week
Good Friday is here, and as I read the story of Christ’s sacrifice this morning, I tried to enter into the story…
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Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson: A Review for Writers
Whenever I read a book, I try to look for what I can learn as a writer. That’s what these reviews for…
Keep readingTress of the Emerald Sea: Brandon Sanderson’s First Secret Novel is a Beautiful Gift
Tress of the Emerald Sea asks what would have happened if Buttercup had gone after Wesley in The Princess Bride.
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Update: Moving, Memories, and Goals for the Future
Last week, my parents moved from my childhood home. It has been a small grief that I have been processing these past…
Keep readingThe Redeemed Imagination is a blend of poetry, memoir, and essay exploring the topic of imagination from its childish beginnings to its frightening ability to paralyze us. Most of all, it is an attempt to discover how imagination, when redeemed, can save us from despair.
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About Me
I teach first year composition in Nashville, where I live with my husband, dog, and two turtle doves. When not writing, I’m usually watching birds with my camera, playing dungeons and dragons, or reading a fantasy novel. Read my full story and journey towards overcome anxiety here.
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