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Brigid Kemmerer

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Brigid Kemmerer is the New York Times bestselling author of dark and alluring YA novels like A Curse So Dark and Lonely, Defy the Night, and Letters to the Lost. A full time writer, Brigid lives in the Baltimore area with her family. When she’s not writing or being a mom, you can usually find her with her hands wrapped around a barbell.


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Storm (Elemental, #1)

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Spark (Elemental, #2)

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Call It What You Want

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Ahh! Yay! Thank you! I can tell you that YES, pretty much everyone from the Cursebreaker series makes an appearance, especially Grey and Rhen. (Since Tycho is the King's Courier, he is responsible for carrying private messages between kingdoms.)

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While there is some implied intimacy between two separate couples, it's similar to the level of detail that was included in the first two books in the series. While everyone has a different level of what they consider "explicit," and I can't possibly See Full Answer
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“I am always surprised to discover that when the world seems darkest, there exists the greatest opportunity for light.”
Brigid Kemmerer, A Curse So Dark and Lonely

“If you want me to fix your homework, you need to leave me alone.” Then he spotted her. “You’re back.”
“Yeah.” She glanced between him and Gabriel. “You do his homework?”
“Just the math. It’s a miracle he can count to ten.”
“I can count to one.” Gabriel gave him the finger.”
Brigid Kemmerer, Storm

“We are all dealt a hand at birth. A good hand can ultimately lose - just as a poor hand can win - but we must all play the cards the fate deals. The choices we face may not be the choices we want, but they are choices nonetheless.”
Brigid Kemmerer, A Curse So Dark and Lonely

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message 26: by Rach

Rach Hi Brigid,

Just a random question: if you could be an elemental being or anything supernatural for 24 hours who or what would you be and why? :)


Marie -The Reading Otter I dont know how many other fans would want one, but I would love to have a Novella for Chris and Becca. :)


message 24: by Sarah

Sarah Thanks for accepting my friend request :)
Can't wait for Secret!


Eugenia (Genie In A Book) Thanks for accepting my friend request :)
Looking forward to reading and discovering more of your work.

Best wishes for more books in the future,
Genie


Charlotte Thanks for adding me back!


message 21: by Alexa

Alexa Thank you for accepting! Absolutely love your Elementals-series so far, it's brilliant and so entertaining. Can't wait for the upcoming books, I'm counting down the days for Spirit and I am so excited! :D


message 20: by Brigid

Brigid Amelia wrote: "Just ordered Storm and I can't wait to start this series! I've been meaning to read the Elemental series for ages and now I can... well as soon as amazon delivers them! :D *Pause for happy dance*"

Thanks, Amelia! I hope you enjoy them!


message 19: by Neveen

Neveen Thanks so much for the friendship :) ...

--Nevey...


message 18: by Brigid

Brigid Chris wrote: "You are an incredible author, read the whole series in two weeks. Can't wait for the next book"

Oh wow! Thank you, Chris! That means a lot!


message 17: by Chris

Chris You are an incredible author, read the whole series in two weeks. Can't wait for the next book


message 16: by Flavia

Flavia Thank you for accepting my friend request! I can't to read Breathless and Spirit! ^^


message 15: by Neeks

Neeks Awww thankyou for the friend request :D I must say, YOU are pretty awesome yourself :)


Cassidy thankyou for accepting my friend request :)! cant wait for Spirit to come out!


Rachmi thank you for accepting my friend request, elemental series is one of my favorite series. really enjoyed your books.........


Kelli Belli Thank you for accepting my request! I absolutely love the Elemental Series and those Merrick boys!


message 11: by Brigid

Brigid Donna wrote: "Thank you for the friendship Brigid, looking forward to all your updates and your amazing books in the future."

Thank you so much, Donna!! I look forward to your updates, too! :-)


message 10: by Brigid

Brigid Ashly wrote: "I love that you use Maryland reference! Being from Baltimore and all."

Thanks! I live in Anne Arundel County so it was convenient. :-)


message 9: by Ashly

Ashly I love that you use Maryland reference! Being from Baltimore and all.


message 8: by Donna

Donna Thank you for the friendship Brigid, looking forward to all your updates and your amazing books in the future.


message 7: by Dina

Dina Hi Brigid! Thanks for the add acceptance :) I look forward to talking books with you...Happy reading! XD


Mariam Hi Brigid! *waves* :D
Thank you for accepting me!
Have a great day!


Brigid Mada wrote: "Oooh God, Storm was absolutely fabulous. I loved it and now I can't wait until Spark it's released.
I hope I get the time to write my review on my blog this days because I think everyone should rea..."


Thank you so much, Mada! I really appreciate it! :-D


message 4: by Mada

Mada Oooh God, Storm was absolutely fabulous. I loved it and now I can't wait until Spark it's released.
I hope I get the time to write my review on my blog this days because I think everyone should read it.
You are and amazing writer.
OMG, the covers. Gorgeous.
I hope Storm will be published in Romania too :).


Brigid Whitney wrote: "Thank you for the friendship! :D I'm glad you like the GIFS. :) I looooove your covers, can't wait to get Storm in April!"

Oh, I love the GIFs. :-) They make my whole day. I hope you love the book when it comes out! Thank you so much for wanting to read it!!


Whitney Thank you for the friendship! :D I'm glad you like the GIFS. :) I looooove your covers, can't wait to get Storm in April!


Brigid Robin wrote: "thanks for accepting my friendship! love your books...i mean i haven't read them yet but i definetly will"

Thanks, Robin!! You made my day. I can't wait for April! I hope you like them when they come out! :-D


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