I wish I could write a poem that carved with words images of the island that when read, the reader would know of the ocean and the sand and the sugarcane and the hibiscus I wish I could write a poem that painted pictures of scenes of women walking in the fevered breeze wearing flowing […]

I was so impressed when my publisher delivered this animation of the cover of my book to me. It was completely unexpected and such a delight! I was also surprised to learn that the book would be released in hardcover.  This is never a given (especially as a newish author.) https://www.jennbrissett.com/content/media/video/Full_Animation_Square_1.mp4

Recently a reader of mine wrote to me with a response to reading my book, and DAMN! It really warms my heart when someone really gets it!  Here is what they said: What can I say about Destroyer of Light? That a phenomenal imagination is at work. That, yes, I do see how this is […]

This week I was fit to be tied. So angry that I wanted to rip the head off somebody. I intend to go on social media and scream and name names and cause a whole thing. But I’ve been rewatching Avatar: The Last Airbender recently and surprisingly (or not!) I received some really useful insight […]

In slow motion silence as the gunman arrives, a moment for those in Sunday best to renew a chorus, a lament in chaotic cries, as boot clad feet stomp the wooden floor and bullets fly The unsuspecting bend their heads (again) to a god of many faces who sees our deeds with speechless awe