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Brooke Nelson

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Brooke Nelson is a new adult fantasy and thriller author, living in Minnesota. When she is not weaving tales, she can be found reading Greek myths and cuddling with her cats and dog. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Winona State University, which has nothing to do with writing, but now you know her educational background, in case you were wondering. She has authored young adult thriller The Half Theft, as well as its sequel, Better Luck This Time. More recently, she published her dark fantasy take on the origin of Snow White's Evil Queen in Fairest of Wolves. ...more

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Brooke Nelson Thanks for the question! I think the hardest aspect of writing, for me, is having confidence in my own work. It's been a struggle for me since I penne…moreThanks for the question! I think the hardest aspect of writing, for me, is having confidence in my own work. It's been a struggle for me since I penned my first draft of The Half Theft. I have so much love for other authors' work that I often compare myself and I feel that I come up short. But I've come to learn that we all create different stories and my own will not match the next great story I read, and that doesn't mean one of them isn't worthy. Great books come in all shapes and styles. (less)
Brooke Nelson Hi, Lily. Thanks for reaching out! My inspiration for writing The Half Theft came, oddly enough, from watching too much tv. I am an avid fan of the sh…moreHi, Lily. Thanks for reaching out! My inspiration for writing The Half Theft came, oddly enough, from watching too much tv. I am an avid fan of the show Gotham, and The Half Theft ended up essentially being my love letter to the series: combining the dark themes with a touch of humor, mystery, betrayal, and unlikely alliances :)(less)
Average rating: 3.94 · 36 ratings · 23 reviews · 3 distinct worksSimilar authors
The Half Theft (The Half Th...

3.89 avg rating — 19 ratings — published 2020 — 2 editions
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4.43 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2025 — 2 editions
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I Wrote a Fairytale

Hey, it’s Brooke! Boy, do I have some news for you…

Today I published my favorite story I’ve ever written: an origin story for Snow White’s evil queen.

It follows the themes of sisterhood, love, fear, grief, perseverance, and good old fashioned *evil rulers.*

Here is the cover, and the tagline (which serves as more than just a tagline, as you’ll see). This is a story for the readers who want to r

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Brooke Nelson Tracey wrote: "Hey Brooke, thanks so much for the Goodreads friendship!"

Nice to meet you, Tracy! I'm looking forward to reading your reviews!


Tracey Hey Brooke, thanks so much for the Goodreads friendship!


Brooke Nelson Thank you, Majenta! I look forward to your future reviews. Have a great day!

Majenta wrote: "Hello,Brooke! Thank you for contacting me. Congratulations on your books! Happy reading, writing, and everything else. Happy Autumn!
Blessings.
Best wishes from Majenta"



Majenta Hello,Brooke! Thank you for contacting me. Congratulations on your books! Happy reading, writing, and everything else. Happy Autumn!
Blessings.
Best wishes from Majenta


Brooke Nelson Debra wrote: "Thank you for suggesting this book. Anna Fox is the first agoraphobic I have known and loved."

Yay! I'm so happy you liked the book!


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Sam Thank you for suggesting this book. Anna Fox is the first agoraphobic I have known and loved.


Ꮗ€♫◗☿ ❤️ ilikebooksbest.com ❤️ Brooke,
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