Demetra Brodsky

DIVE SMACK • JUNE 19, 2018 • Tor Teen/Macmillan

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COMMERCE LOVES READING BOOK FESTIVAL

  • City of Commerce Public Library Commerce USA (map)
Earlier Event: December 2
Mysterious Galaxy YA Author Panel
Later Event: June 23
DIVE SMACK LAUNCH PARTY

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This is happening in a few days and the wait is torture! Come see ME with @marieluthewriter @brendan.reichs @kerrimaniscalco @therealalexgrecian W.L. Goodwater and Edgar Cantero at @comic_con FRIDAY JULY 20th for THE THRILL OF THE CHASE!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 … #sdcc #sdcc2018 #thrillers #suspense #mystery #authorpanel #comiccon #authorsigning #books #bookish #booknerd #bookworm #swaggalore #sandiego #writersofinstagram #authorsofinstagram
I found this gold YOU GOT THIS bracelet while exploring Cedros Street in Solana Beach. I would have bought all of them, but there was only one, like it was waiting for me. 🔥❤️💧 … #divesmackvibes #yougotthis #livetodiveanotherday #favorite #prezziesforme #divesmack #teammonarch #meantforme #giftsfromtheuniverse #solanabeach #shoplocal #cedrosavenuedesigndistrict #bookish #booknerd #bookquotes #yalit #thriller #springboard #suspense #youngadultbooks #juniorlibraryguildselection
So far, the beginning of my quest to create an urban jungle by filling my home with plants has been a success. I haven’t killed anything yet and all the plants I picked are growing and thriving. I won’t dare say...reversal of my black thumb. But, my house feels cozier & more relaxing. I’m looking for some larger plants and trees to add into the mix for height and drama, but I’m worried about my dogs. Does anyone know of a large/tall plant that’s not toxic, or doesn’t drop leaves? 🌿❤️🌱 … #urbanjungle #plantlove #greenishthumb #growyourown #cleanairplants #imtrying #dinosaurplanters #zzplant #maidenhairfern #babyfern #englishivy #rattlesnakeplant #snakeplant #moneytree #arecapalm #starfishplant #polkadotplant #booksandplants #authordwelling #authorhomes
Every time someone says they loved my book and needed a little time to process the twists and turns, I take a deep breath. Just like Theo before a big dive. It means EVERYTHING to me when readers love my book. It makes me believe that after all this time that maybe, just maybe, I’m doing the right thing. Thank you so much for this @bookworm_jce 🔥❤️💧 … #Repost @bookworm_jce with @get_repost ・・・ I have no words. I need a while to process the twists and turns of Dive Smack by @demebrodsky. This book was incredible. The story was told so well. And the twists kept me flipping page after page to find out what would happen. I would highly recommend this book. 🏊‍♂️🔥 … #bookstagram #books #ya #yabooks #divesmack #torteen ##macmillan #thriller #bookish #divesmack #suspense #bookworm #booklover #mustread #youngadultbooks #book #yougotthis #teammonarch #juniorlibraryguildselection
Happy hour with a few of my favorite writers/friends to cap off an amazing day! Big news coming soon!!! 🔥❤️💧 … #mila2.0 #themidnightdance #divesmack #mykindofcrazy #karlstraussbrewery #cheers #celebrate #friendshipgoals #yalit #bookish #writersofinstagram #authorsofinstagram
Tapping into our east coast vibes with my CP and BFFL @robinreul … #Repost @robinreul with @get_repost ・・・ So this is happening.❤️ … #lobsterwest #lobsterroll #lunchies #eastcoast #yumyum #thatlobsterdidntstandachance
So happy to be reunited with my amazing critique partner @robinreul who is also one my my BFFLs!!! … #Repost @robinreul with @get_repost ・・・ Shenanigatrixes reunited ❤️ … #friendshipgoals #yalit #youngadultauthors #mykindofcrazy #divesmack #writersofinstagram #authorsofinstagram #critiquepartners
Beach weekend all weekend. Summer Lovin’ #thatbeachlife 🏖🌞🌊 … #takeiteasy #sunandsand #carlsbadstatebeach #mytownisawesome #sunsout #relaxandunwind #sunnies #authorlife #authorsofinstagram #divesmack #beattheheat
My two favorite words are quickly becoming “I’m hooked!” So glad you’re enjoying DIVE SMACK @ztranakas! Thanks for this awesome beach pic! 🔥💧 … #Repost @ztranakas with @get_repost ・・・ I couldn’t think of a better book to read on the beach! @demebrodsky I’m hooked! This book is absolutely amazing, addicting, heart racing, and thrilling! I’m definitely posting a review when I finish these last 100 pages 💙🔥🦋❤️💧 … #DiveSmack #FortLauderdale #Florida #Summer #DebutAuthor #DemetraBrodsky #YAThriller #TorTeen #Books #Diving #torteen #macmillan #yalit #bookish #bookstagram #booklover #bookworm #thriller #sdcc #suspense #pageturner #juniorlibraryguildselection #hellosunshine #greatread #reesewitherspoonbookclub
The Comic-Con International schedule is up, and I am psyched beyond belief to be on a panel with @marieluthewriter @kerrimaniscalco @therealalexgrecian Edgar Cantero, W.L. Goodwater, and @brendan.reichs — Come hear us talk about THE THRILL OF THE CHASE: Pursuing the Truth! Readers turn the pages of mystery, suspense, science fiction, and thriller novels for a variety of reasons including the tension of the pursuit, the challenge of unmasking the villain, and the satisfaction of justice served … Friday July 20, 2018 3:00pm - 4:00pm Room 29AB … #sdcc #sdcc2018 #marielu #warcross #legend #wildcard #edgarcantero #punkahoy #meddlingkids #brendanreichs #nemesis #genesis #kerrimaniscalco #escapingfromhoudini #stalkingjacktheripper #wlgoodwater #breach #alexgrecian #comiccon #thesaintoofwolvesandbutchers #authorsofinstagram #thrillers #suspense #panel #comeseeus
My critique partner @nikkikatz and I have waited a long time to take a pic in front of this sign. Almost a decade, to be honest. Her debut THE MIDNIGHT DANCE came out in October of 2017 and she had to wait for the release of DIVE SMACK this past June to stand proudly by my side. But that’s what a great CP does, worries and waits, reads and advises, and doesn’t judge. We can each attest to the fact that we nearly lost our minds during our parallel journeys. It was a wild ride. But not sticking to it, not trusting our gut, or allowing road bumps to derail us wasn’t optional. I’m so proud of this moment, and so incredibly lucky to have the best CP a writer could hope for. Not to mention a stellar, stick-by-you through anything friend! This month we will be both be on panels at Comic-Con International @sdcc2018 and if that isn’t as awesome, I don’t know what is! Hope to see you there! #dreamsdocometrueparis15
I love seeing the #divesmack bracelets I had made on readers! I wear mine ever day to remind me and you...You Got This! They’re so cute, I may have to do another giveaway soon! 🔥🎁❤️And I’ll bring a few with me to #sdcc to give away!!! … Repost @__sydni_ with @get_repost ・・・ Waiting for food, luckily I have a good book to keep me company. … #book #bookstagram #booknerdigans #divesmack #torteen #reading #bookhaul #newrelease #bookworm #juniorlibraryguildselection #macmillan #booknerd #greatread #favorite #springboard #reading #availableinbookstores
This is such a heartfelt and kind response to my launch party and story. Thank you @bookchelle. I’m so glad you had a good time and that we had a chance to meet. 🔥❤️💧 … #Repost @bookchelle with @get_repost ・・・ Thursday, you got this! . "Your vision will become clear when you look inside your heart. Who looks outside, dreams. Who looks inside, awakens." . @demebrodsky is one of the kindest and most inspirational authors that I have seen at a signing. I saw her recently at Mysterious Galaxy, for her launch of Dive Smack that was moderated by Stacee. She spoke of hope, of dreams, and of the perseverance and determination one needs to pursue their dreams. She also spoke of the community that helps support, help inspire, and help one to stay on that pursuit. . Dive Smack is a thriller, and while I'm not a huge fan of this genre, hearing Brodsky speak about this story and her characters spoke to me in a way that I needed to see what she saw. Theo is a character who not only has strength, but whose personality is loud and clear. . Slowly, page by page, Brodsky's words lures you into her story, her characters, and every emotion written on the page. I was invested all the way to the end, and I absolutely love that! . What book did you read after getting to know the author? . . . 📖: Dive Smack by Demetra Brodsky | Tor Teen . . #hellobookchelle #minimalgram #flatlaytoday #flatlayforever #igreads #instabook #slaytheflatlay #currentlyreading #ireadya #readersofinstagram #booktography #readerlife #bibliophile #bookworm #fromabove #flatlaynation #flatlayoftheday #creative #minimalista #mindtheminimal #postitforaesthetic #ipreview #everysquarestory #torteen #demetrabrodsky #divesmack
I love this book and this author! ❤️🍩🌈 … #Repost @angelo_surmelis with @get_repost ・・・ #dontblendin #thedangerousartofblendingin #tellyourstory #bookstagram #lgbtbooks #lgbtqia #epicreads #read #readya #yalit #representationmatters #evanandhenry #gaysofinstagram #writersofinstagram #balzerandbray #stilllearning
Decisions, decisions... … #tbr #thrillers #thrillerauthors #authorsofinstagram #books #readingmaterial #amreading #thestruggleisreal #booksarelife #rutasepetys #marykubica #alexmarwood #jennifermcmahon #harloncoben #paulahawkins #ajfinn
I want @constancesummar to read all my books and do makeup looks forever! This is gorgeous. Also, sorry not sorry for the shocking twists. 🔥❤️💧 … #Repost @constancesummar with @get_repost ・・・ The “did that really just happen?!?!?!!!!” face I was making while unraveling all the awesome twists and turns of Dive Smack. I’ll be posting some close ups of the makeup look I did for it later today ☺️ … #makeupjunkie #makeuponpoint #makeupartist #divesmack #torteen #macmillan #yalit #yathriller #bookish #booklover #booksandmakeup #greatread #booknerd #booknerdigans #bookworm #eotd #makeuplook #makeupoftheday #makeupfun #makeupoftheday #suspense #youngadult #malepov #teammonarch #hotread @besscozby @torteen
I am in love with this stunning #divesmack makeup look by @constancesummar 🔥❤️💧 .… #Repost @constancesummar with @get_repost ・・・ A pic where you can see the eye makeup a bit better. (P.s. read @demebrodsky ‘s book Dive Smack 😉) Makeup Details: @nyxcosmetics vivid eyeliners, @viseart and @bhcosmetics Eyeshadows, @colourpopcosmetics lipstick and lipliner. … #makeupjunkie #makeuponpoint #makeupartist #divesmack #torteen #macmillan #yalit #yathriller #bookish #booklover #booksandmakeup #greatread #booknerd #booknerdigans #bookworm #eotd #makeuplook #makeupoftheday #makeupfun #makeupoftheday #suspense #youngadult #malepov #teammonarch #hotread @besscozby @torteen
Check out this wonderful review and photo of #divesmack by @constancesummar!!! It means so much to me, Constance, that you enjoyed my debut and I loved sharing my launch with you @mystgalaxybooks — I’m looking forward to seeing you soon. 🔥❤️💧 … #Repost @constancesummar with @get_repost ・・・ Book Review for this awesome book I just finished by @demebrodsky ❤️💜💙 . . “Dive Smack is a contemporary novel full of deception and manipulation, with an unreliable narrator who holds the truth of his past locked away in his own head. It shows the ups and downs of coping with loss while trying to live a normal life when your world is everything but normal and you keep seeing things your dead mother told you not to tell anyone about. ⠀⠀ Through the eyes of competitive diver Theo Mackey, you’ll feel the excitement and awkwardness of asking out your crush for the first time, as well as the pain of haunting memories and hallucinations that hijack your mind and point to a truths too painful to accept. ⠀⠀ As someone who normally reads female protagonists, I loved that while reading this I wasn’t thinking about the character’s gender. It felt natural to be inside a teenage boy’s head. I was simply reading engaging writing and endearing characters I wanted to learn more and more about. Demetra Brodsky’s book is an amazing debut and exciting story to see in the young adult community.” … #bookworm #bookblogger #booknerd #bookseller #torteen #macmillan #yalit #youngadult #thriller #suspense #yathriller #bookme #instabooks #booklover #booklove #bookish #yabooks #drama #bookshelf #bookstagram #bookphotography #bookaddict #divesmack