Demetra Brodsky

AWARD-NOMINATED AUTHOR OF LAST GIRLS & DIVE SMACK

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WHY MONSTERS NEVER DIE
Nov
27
4:00 PM16:00
Book Signing, Programs, Author signing, Speaker, Writing

WHY MONSTERS NEVER DIE

Demetra Brodsky (Last Girls), New York Times bestselling author Kim Liggitt (The Grace Year), Gretchen McNeil (#No Escape), Marlene Perez (The Afterlife of the Party), and Joshua Pruett (Netflix's The Last Kids on Earth) share their insights about monsters, both human and inhuman, why people continue to be fascinated by the fictional monsters in literature and TV/film, and why certain types of monsters continue to endure. Moderated by Stacia Deutsch (Werewolf Weekend: Tales from the Scaremaster Book 2).

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LAST GIRLS VIRTUAL LAUNCH PARTY
May
9
10:30 AM10:30
Book Signing, Author Talk, Author signing, Bookstore event, Programs

LAST GIRLS VIRTUAL LAUNCH PARTY

Please Join me for the Virtual Launch Event of LAST GIRLS, hosted by Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore San Diego. https://www.mystgalaxy.com/Brodsky-05-2020

LAST GIRLS is a novel about sisterhood, survival, and family secrets set in the world of Doomsday Preppers. 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 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.

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Southern California Writers' Conference Guest Speaker
Sep
23
12:20 PM12:20
Programs, Author Talk, Speaker, Southern California Write, Writing

Southern California Writers' Conference Guest Speaker

In Demetra Brodsky’s arresting Dive Smack, Theo Mackey only remembers one thing for certain about the fire that destroyed his home: he lit the match. Gretchen McNeil (Ten) calls the debut novel, “A tense psychological drama with a voice that pulls you in and a twist you won’t see coming.” “Strong characters and a compelling mystery make this a real page-turner,” effuses Publishers Weekly. And Booklist raves, “Brodsky’s debut combines an engaging school story, filled with best friend shenanigans, first love, and a fascinating look at competitive diving, with a tense psychological mystery.” Demetra will join us in September to discuss her path to publication, and the bumpy journey that’s followed.

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Comic Con International
Jul
20
3:00 PM15:00
Programs

Comic Con International

THE THRILL OF THE CHASE: PURSUING THE TRUTH

Friday July 20, 2018 3:00pm - 4:00pm

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.

Moderator Brendan Reichs (Nemesis, The Darkdeep) investigates process with Edgar Cantero(Meddling Kids and This Body's Not Big Enough for Both of Us), W. L. Goodwater (Breach), Alex Grecian(The Saint of Wolves and Butchers), Kerri Maniscalco (Escaping from Houdini), Marie Lu (Wildcard), and Demetra Brodsky (Dive Smack).

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I just hit the halfway point in the first class of my year-long copyediting certificate from UCSD. The advanced grammar class is so much harder than I anticipated. I’m holding strong at an 88.6%, but it’s almost like learning another lang
My word of the year is Less. Less adding, more subtracting so I have the necessary time to work on things and relationships that truly bring deeper meaning to my life. January got off to a roaring start. I began the UCSD copyediting certificate progr
Tell me about a book that was influential to your own work. For me, Tara Westover's book Educated was a crucial part of my research for #LASTGIRLS. Her story about being born to survivalists in the mountains of Idaho offers such an honest view into h
Them: Make sure your wrapping is recycled. Me: But make it fashion, amirite? Yeah, I brought that back. Witness my reuse of semi-ruined HP book pages and this month’s King Arthur Baking catalogue. #upcycle #reducereuserecycle #upcycling #gif
A brief end of 2023 letter to self… 𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕨𝕖𝕣𝕖 𝕠𝕟𝕔𝕖 𝕒 𝟚𝟝-𝕪𝕖𝕒𝕣-𝕠𝕝𝕕, 𝕡𝕣𝕖𝕘𝕟𝕒𝕟𝕥 𝕒𝕣𝕥 𝕤𝕥𝕦𝕕𝕖𝕟𝕥 𝕨𝕙𝕠 𝕘𝕣𝕒𝕕𝕦𝕒𝕥𝕖𝕕 𝕨𝕚𝕥𝕙 𝕒 𝕓𝕒𝕓𝕪 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕕𝕚𝕤𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕔𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟. 𝕐𝕠𝕦’𝕧𝕖 𝕔𝕠𝕞𝕖 𝕒 𝕝𝕠𝕟𝕘
I’m always embarrassed when I miss a list that has one of my books on it, especially one centered around #thrillerbooks where one of my favorite quotes from #LASTGIRLS was chosen, and I’m listed beside a favorite, fellow Greek author. Tha
One of my favorite events, hosting @jaqsattack for her debut YA crossover launch of #BLADESTAY at @mystgalaxybooks was pure joy! She had a packed house and not only did they sell out of copies at MG, they also sold out at Amazon, earning her that cov
Two years ago, today??? Impossible. I guess the best memories stay front and center. I adore every one of these authors and always will. Posted @withregram • @demetrabrodskybooks Hands down, one of the most dynamic panels I’ve ever been