Demetra Brodsky

DIVE SMACK • 2018 • Tor Teen/Macmillan

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Earlier Event: July 20
Comic Con International
Later Event: September 23
Southern California Writers' Conference Guest Speaker

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Love my publisher @torteen and feeling super lucky I got to spend some hilarious, quality time with them at the @denofgeek #geekretreat at @sdcc_2019 this year. Always a blast. Posted @withrepost • @torteen We're diving into a sea of books this weekend! Who's coming? 🙋‍♀️ · About Dive Smack: Theo Mackey only remembers one thing for certain about the fire that destroyed his home: he lit the match. Sure, it was an accident. But the blaze killed his mom and set his dad on a path to self-destruction. Everything else about that fateful night is full of gaping holes in Theo’s mind, for good reason. Maybe it’s better that way. As captain of the Ellis Hollow Diving Team, with straight A's and solid friends, he's only one semester away from securing a scholarship, and leaving his past behind. But when a family history project gets assigned at school, new memories come rushing to the surface, memories that make Theo question what he really knows about his family, the night of the fire, and if he can trust anyone—including himself. · #torteen #torbooks #reading #yathriller #psychologicalthriller #bookstagrammer #bookstagram #bookstoread #instabooks #instareads #toberead #divesmack #newbooks #2019books #bookish #newleafliterary #goodreads #fun #booklove
Hanging with the lovely ladies of #Nickelodeon #nickleodeanpr and @chezbrian at the Den of Geek #geekretreat. * * * * #fun #happy #instagood #comiccon #denofgeek #yaauthorsofinstagram
Living our best geek lives at the Den of Geek #geekretreat at @sdcc_2019 — Big ups @denofgeek @torbooks @torteen. ❤️🙌🏼❤️ * * * * #fun #bestlife #yaauthor #instagood #writersofinstagram #denofgeek #sandiegocomiccon #bookish #wefancy
@sdcc_2019 party bound. @denofgeek @torteen @torbooks we’re coming for you. 🎉❤️🍹 * * * * * #fun #happy #instagood #bookish #yaauthorsofinstagram #friends #geeksquad #geeklove #selfie #carselfie #comiccon #partytime #denofgeek #torteen #summer
People used to hang pictures of of the president or leaders or like Malcolm X in their houses (maybe the still do). IDK. All I know is I’ve got Frida Kahlo. I think I picked the perfect wall for her too, because if this doesn’t say—Get to work. I’m watching you. Adversity is not an excuse. You got this—with the light streaming across her field of vision when I step out of my writing cave, I don’t know what does. … 🌸 🌺 🌼 #fridakahlolovers #frida #mondaymotivation #monday #myqueen #strongwomen #femaleartists #bookish #yaauthorsofinstagram #instagood #love #divineintervention #divinefeminine
I decided to start a little writing cave improvement project to make some thinking space internally and externally for myself. It took some math (I don’t math. I need help.) and a handful of gold, oil-based Sharpies. I finished today and now I can’t stop staring at my new wall. “No, I don’t want to go to the (insert normal summer outing of choice). I have writing to do.” This is how I clear out the cobwebs of my mind. 🖊 . . . . #love #fun #sharpiewall #sharpiewallpaper #accentwall #yaauthorsofinstagram #makeart #makesomething #puttingthebfatogooduse #amplotting #amplottingmynextwip #instagood
My friend @djharringtonwriter started this post and I wanted to share and get others to play along. Danielle and I met when I was a keynote speaker at the Southern California Writers Conference last year and I’m so proud of everything she’s doing and can’t wait for her book The Diseased Ones to release. So I’m here to do a few things. Spread some joy. Support other authors. Feel some love. I started the comments by tagging a few of my favorite authors, so. . . TAG! YOU’RE IT! Posted @withrepost • @djharringtonwriter ✏WRITERS✏ I'm hosting a game of TAG! I want to follow new friends & connect with incredible writers! ----------------- RULES: (1) Tag a writer friend in the comments (someone you admire) ❤ (2) Repost & tag the host @djharringtonwriter 😋 If you choose to follow someone, don't unfollow! (It's rude) Let the game begin! TAG, YOU'RE IT! . . . . #tagsomeone #tag #tagyoureit #taggame #gameoftag #taganamazingwriter #authorssupportingauthors #writerscommunity #writerfriends #writers #authors #tagafriend #tagyourfriends #tags #authorsfollowingauthors #writersunite #authorsunite #supportoneanother #communitygrowth #follow
The Frida Kaho inspired art show at @labodegagallery this year was beyond incredible. Over 50 artists from around the world showcased original art pieces influenced by Frida and its an incredible feeling to be around so many people that love and admire her work, and appreciate her zest for life. The event included a "Friducha Market" with live music & over 15 vendors. I put this local art show in Barrio Logan on my calendar every year and I’m always in awe. I submitted a handmade book project when I was a college design student at @massartboston comparing the way Frida Kaho and Sylvia Plath used the pain in their lives to inspire their work. Whenever I feel like I can’t do something, these are two of the strong female artists I look to and convince myself otherwise. I’m thinking of doing #fridafridays for the summer so I can share more of the amazing pieces from this exhibit. I’ve included a sample here. Which one is your favorite? ❤️🇲🇽❤️ “I am my own muse. I am the subject I know best. The subject I want to know better.” — Frida Kahlo ❤️ 🇲🇽 ❤️ #labodegagallery #barriologanartsdistrict #fridakahloart #fridakahlolovers #bookish #yaauthorsofinstagram #vivalarevolucion #inspired #art #artshow #artexhibit #art #sandiegoart #culturedaf #mexicanartists #artofinstagram #monarchbutterfly #mariposas
Post like this are the reason I get up every day to write or work on the craft of writing. @rosequinny was the first person to interview me for a bookish podcast and she will always have a special place in my heart. I can’t wait to share THE JUNIPER SISTERS with her (coming may2020). Thanks so much for this @rosequinny … Posted @withrepost • @rosequinny #bookstagram is a pretty place. I am in awe of some of the incredible photographs people take of books. Where do they get the time?! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here are four of my all time favorite books to start your weekend off right 💗💗 Sawkill Girls by @clairelegrand Into The Drowning Deep by Mira Grant Dive Smack by @demebrodsky Ten by @gretchen_mcneil Posted @withrepost • @rosequinny #bookstagram is a pretty place. I am in awe of some of the incredible photographs people take of books. Where do they get the time?! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🎉 #bookish #bookaddict #bookaholic #igreads #instabooks #instareads #podcast #rosequinnpodcast #divesmack #bookfan #bookgram #bookcommunity #bookhappy #bookgeek #booklove #bookishlove #bookaddiction #igbooks #booksofinstagram #mybookcollection
I am loving this atmospheric, suspense-thriller by @gillianfrenchbooks! I stay up late reading every night trying to discover if my theories about a certain character are correct, and if the urban legend surrounding The Mumbler in this small town thriller is real or being purposefully kept alive. 🎃 If you haven’t read Gillian French’s books, I highly recommend this incredible writer that I’m lucky to call my writing friend. Her books are all gorgeous slow-building suspense novels and have received starred reviews and been nominated for Edgar awards. You won’t be disappointed. 5 ⭐️ * * * * * #yaauthorsofinstagram #gillianfrench #bookaddict #bookaholic #igreads #urbanlegend #instabooks #writerfriends #instareads #bookfan #bookgram #fearhim #bookcommunity #bookgeek #booklore #booksofinstagram #igbooks #bookphoto #themissingseason #themumbler #bookpassion #bookobsessed #harperteen #harperteenbooks #fortheloveofreading
Happy 4th of July! 💥 I’m entirely disgusted with the state of our country, the way we’re treating people at the border, and the ongoing violation of the rights of women and marginalized groups, so naturally those are the discussions my family is having at the beach today. But as we sit together, I’m trying to remember how beautiful our country can be. From the mountains to the lakes to the beach I get to enjoy so close to home, and hoping for better days and fair treatment for everyone. * * * * * #love #chill #fun #fourthofjuly #notbookish #amplotting #relaxandunwind #amreading #yaauthorsofinstagram #equalrightsforall #berespectful #dontdrinkanddrive #thinkaboutyourholiday
Coffee and a beach walk with my bestie always chases away the June gloom. Writers, get yourself a steadfast, whip-smart critique partner that always makes time to talk about the whats and the what ifs? Having a loyal writing partner in crime is imperative to keeping your head in the game. And no, I’m not willing to share mine. Sorry, not sorry. 😉📚 * * * * #bookish #yalit #ya #writersofinstagram #yaauthorsofinstagram #dimples #torteen #swoonreads #macmillan #summer #friendshipgoals #nature #critiquepartner #booknerd #love #instagood #fun #beach #readmorebooks #teammonarch #writers #happy #amplotting #encinitasbeach #yougotthis #wednesdaywisdom #wednesday
I don’t remember what I was pointing out here (maybe a carving, maybe a higher cave), but Annie’s Canyon Trail is one of my favorite, quick weekend hikes in San Diego. The trail along the ecological reserve gives peaceful, sweeping views of the ocean, lagoon, and salt marshes, and then you get rewarded with a climb up and through the sandstone mushroom caves where you end with gorgeous top-side view before making your way down again. For me, this hike is like a favorite amusement park ride in that as soon as it’s over, I want to do it again. Luckily, it’s only a 14 minute drive from my house 🏡❤️Do you have a favorite spot close to home that’s full of surprises? * * * * #sandiegohiking #spoiled #hiking #nature #saltmarsh #solanabeach #naturelover #adventure #trekking #favoritespots #getoutside #instagood #explore #amplotting #yaauthorsofinstagram #wanderings #fun #lovewhereyoulive #happy #notbookish #outside #hike #sandiegonorthcounty
Don’t judge me. 🤤 Best donuts in Carlsbad. Plus, I got the one in back for free from my friendly neighborhood donut shop owner, because I was hardcore pimpin’ both their restaurants to tourists. It came from my heart, though! 🎉They really do deal in The Goods! Strawberry Shortcake or Prosecco Buttercream; which would you choose? (Pro tip: they’re both amazing) * * * * #donutsforlunch #friday #fridayfun #worthit #saladfordinnertonight #weallmakesacrifices #fridaymood #thegoodscarlsbad #happy #fun #instagood #eatthedonut #livealittle #donutlover #followfriday #cafetopes #cafetopescarlsbad #yaauthorsofinstagram #sdnorthcounty #bestofcarlsbad #lovewhereyoulive #carlsbadbythesea #bestofsandiego #sandiegoeats #sandiegofood #youknowyouwantsome #donutcarebehappy #foodie #donutcarefriday #sdfoodie #eatthedonut
Hot yoga followed by Bird Rock Coffee with my gorgeous friend Cherry. This is how to do Thursday right. 🍒☕️🧘🏽‍♀️ * * * * #friendshipgoals #friends #instagood #happy #fun #posthotyoga #sweatsesh #yaauthorsofinstagram #breathe #notbookish #summer #partnerincrime #decadelongfriendship #postfitnesslove #womensupportwomen #friendsthatsweattogetherstaytogether #photooftheday #smile #dimples #notondeadline
Happy 1st Book Birthday to DIVE SMACK! I want to extend heartfelt thanks to everyone that supported my debut publication journey, as well as everyone that read and reviewed DIVE SMACK this year. I could not have done this without my friends, family, fellow authors, librarians, bloggers, event organizers, and readers. I'm looking forward to my new book — THE JUNIPER SISTERS coming May 20, 2020 from @torteen and I hope you'll stick around and join me on that journey. There is talk of a possible title change for that book. IDK, but I'll keep you posted. For now, here's a mini-synopsis from the Publishers Marketplace announcement. … THE JUNIPER SISTERS | YA Thriller Suspense | TOR TEEN | RED DAWN meets RIVERDALE -- A novel about sisterhood, survival, and family secrets. Three sisters raised as doomsday preppers face a different kind of threat when one sister's actions draw unwanted attention to the secret compound where they live. As the group's leader's erratic actions increase, they will have to decide if it's better to run or take their chances against the people sworn to protect them. 🔥 ❤️ 💧 #bookish #bookstagram #instagood #happy #grateful #bookbirthday #bookworm #yalit #yaauthor #thriller #suspense #torteen #macmillan #booknerd #hotread #readmorebooks #teammonarch #divesmack #writers ##yougotthis #torteen #audiobooks #nowinpaperback #wednesdaywisdom #wednesday #macmillanaudio #comicconinternational
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Happy Paperback Release Day to me and @a.j._hartley! … Just when you think you can’t possibly love your debut more, the paperback comes out and you swoon all over again! 🔥❤️💧 Read the book @kim2legit2quit says is “a taut thriller with a twist ending that will blow your mind!” — And @gretchen_mcneil calls, “A tense psychological drama with a voice that pulls you in and a twist you won’t see coming!” … Posted @withrepost • @torteen Happy #bookbirthday to the paperbacks of #DiveSmack by @demebrodsky and #Guardian by @a.j._hartley! 🎉 · #torteen #torbooks #reading #divesmack #bookstagrammer #instagood #bookstagram #bookstoread #instabooks #instareads #toberead #ireadya #love #follow #upcomingreleases #newbooks #2019books #demetrabrodsky #ajhartley #paperback #yaauthors #yathriller #macmillanbooks
Being the first and only person in the yoga studio makes for complex feelings. Clearly, I’ve come to right place for a remedy. … #yogaforstrength #yoga #yaauthor #breathe #enhanceyourcalm #yaauthorsofinstagram #namaste #savasana #behere #mindfulness #mindfullnessmonday #firstinlastout #om #writersofinstagram #innerpeace #surrender #yogagram #igyoga #backtomypractice
The paperback edition of DIVE SMACK showed up on my doorstep this week and I’m swooning over my own book (matte cover, pool blue endpapers) and the amazing back cover blurb by @kim2legit2quit! Thank you 🙏🏼 @torteen and @besscozby —- they’re gorgeous — you’re the best! The paperback of #divesmack releases in June 18th! … 🔥❤️💧 #bookish #yabookstagram #yaauthor #bookaholic #igreads #yathriller #instareads #bookphotography #goodreads #bookfan #bookgram #yabooks #jlgselection #totalbooknerd #booknerdigans #booklove #psychologicalthrillers #bookaddiction #booksofinstagram #bookcollection #igbooks #bookphoto #bookworms #booknerds #bookslover #bookpassion #bookobsessed #booktastic #bibliomania