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Brian Rock

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Born

The United States

Website

http://www.brianrock.net/

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BrianRockWrites

Genre

Children's, Poetry

Influences

Jim Henson, Mo Willems, A.A. Milne, Kenn Nesbitt ...more

Member Since

November 2012

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Brian Rock is a children’s author and former school teacher who lives in Chesterfield, VA with his wife, daughter and of course, his many imaginary friends.

He has enjoyed writing stories since he was old enough to hold a no. 2 pencil. Although he was once put out of class for writing too many stories, he went on to receive a master’s degree in Creative Writing and Children’s Literature from Hollins University. Along the way, Brian has performed as a stand-up comic, worked as a “McCountant,” and written award winning country songs for his band Family Reunion. He also contributes to the Richmond Children's Writers blog. ...more

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Average rating: 3.95 · 239 ratings · 83 reviews · 14 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Deductive Detective by Brian Rock (Goodreads Author), Sherry Rogers (Illustrations) 3.93 avg rating — 131 ratings — published 2013 — 17 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	With All My Heart by Brian Rock (Goodreads Author), Samantha Chaffey (Illustrator) 3.79 avg rating — 38 ratings — published 2012	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Tyler Files #1: Smarty Pants! by Brian Rock (Goodreads Author), Joshua Dawson (Illustrator) 4.45 avg rating — 20 ratings — published 2017 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Martian Mustache Mischief really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 11 ratings — published 2015 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Don't Play With Your Food by Brian Rock (Goodreads Author), John Moerner (Illustrator) 3.67 avg rating — 9 ratings — published 2004 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Piggies 4.67 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2005 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Tyler Files: #2 Hollow Weenie! by Brian Rock (Goodreads Author), Joshua Dawson (Illustrator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	THE TYLER FILES #3: My Nose Is Running! by Brian Rock (Goodreads Author), SpreadGood Agency (Illustrator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	One Minute TIll Bedtime really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	I Scream Koans: The Secret Zen Wisdom of Children's Literature did not like it 1.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Quotes by Brian Rock (?)

“If insanity is defined as doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results - then success is insanity squared!

(2012 SCBWI New Member Conference; Richmond, VA)”
― Brian Rock

tags: authors, inspiration, inspirational, inspirational-quotes, paraphrasing-narcotics-anonymous, writers, writers-on-writing

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“I wonder if a fish's
One and only wish is
That other fish will never say,
"This fish is sure delicious!”
― Brian Rock, Don't Play With Your Food

tags: children, humor, poetry

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“donkey.” I said,”
― Brian Rock, The Tyler Files #1: Smarty Pants

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Brian’s Quotes

“I wonder if a fish's
One and only wish is
That other fish will never say,
"This fish is sure delicious!”
― Brian Rock, Don't Play With Your Food

tags: children, humor, poetry

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“If insanity is defined as doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results - then success is insanity squared!

(2012 SCBWI New Member Conference; Richmond, VA)”
― Brian Rock

tags: authors, inspiration, inspirational, inspirational-quotes, paraphrasing-narcotics-anonymous, writers, writers-on-writing

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