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Carol Fragale Brill

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I don't remember a time I didn't love books. When I was 20 something I realized I wanted to write one--it took me another 20 something years to get started.
Since then, I have earned an MFA in Creative Writing from Fairleigh Dickinson University and completed two novels. PEACE BY PIECE and CAPE MAYBE. Poets and Writers named my fiction the 2010 Maureen Egen Writer’s Exchange first runner-up. A novel excerpt turned short story was selected as a favorite for the Philadelphia Stories Anthology. I write book reviews for New York Journal of Books and my work has also been published in Wide Array, Philadelphia Stories, The Press of Atlantic City, and numerous online e-zines. Find my blog at http://knowhopeknowgrowth.blogspot.com/
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Carol Fragale Brill I can't remember if it's Natalie Goldberg or Anne Lamott that says writing block isn't really a block, it's about being empty. I heed that advice and …moreI can't remember if it's Natalie Goldberg or Anne Lamott that says writing block isn't really a block, it's about being empty. I heed that advice and try to fill up by doing the things that inspire me like, spending quality time with my husband, reading , being near the ocean, or watching hummingbirds outside my office window. (less)
Carol Fragale Brill When you are in the zone where your characters feel so real and are seem to talk to you and you just listen and write their story their way. If only w…moreWhen you are in the zone where your characters feel so real and are seem to talk to you and you just listen and write their story their way. If only writing could always be that way. (less)
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Writing the Story of Your Life

by Carol Brill as told to Chris Brady

In my last post, I shared that my cancer had returned. Turns out that it returned with a vengeance. Anyone who has followed my cancer journey through this blog knows that I have fought with all of my strength and will, but at this point I cannot deny the inevitable.  This cancer is a bitch; she doesn’t care that Carol had plans to go to Florida with Jim in Marc Read more of this blog post »
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“This was no peck on the lips. This was a real first kiss, a movie-star-knock-her-socks-off-fireworks-light-up-the-sky kind of kiss.
A girl could live to be a hundred and never forget that kiss.”
Carol Fragale Brill, Peace by Piece

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Jeanne Keller Thank you all for your wonderful comments. They are all most appreciated. My name is Jeanne Fragale Keller. I'm very sorry to say that my beautiful, amazing, loving, and wonderful sister, Carol Fragale Brill passed away on January 14, 2017. Through her words, she was still teaching and helping others to the very end. I love her more than I could ever say. She will be missed by many, many people. Thank you all. Jeanne


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Carol Brill Katie wrote: "Cape Maybe was just great! I really was impressed. You truly nailed the addiction issue and its effects."

P.s. If you think it's an appropriate fit, I hope you will recommend to your book clubs. I am available for virtual book club meetings and to lead or participate in posted discussions.
Best, carol


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Carol Brill Katie wrote: "Cape Maybe was just great! I really was impressed. You truly nailed the addiction issue and its effects."

Katie, thank you for letting me know. You made my day. Carol


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Katie Cape Maybe was just great! I really was impressed. You truly nailed the addiction issue and its effects.


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Carol Brill Lauren wrote: "Have a lovely Thanksgiving, Carol!"
Thanks Lauren, same to you


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