Who Am I?
I’m Brigitte, the human who’s most often found hiding behind something—whether it be a book, a mug of tea, or my computer screen. (I’m working on that, I guess.) I’m married to a man whose golden retriever nature perfectly balances my black-cat-under-the-stairs nature, and together we have three children.
I’m a writer—which you knew—of high stakes stories full of heart. Here you’ll find fiercely loyal friendships and sibling bonds, heroic characters with occasional rough edges, sweet (not spicy) romance, a good helping of humor, and lots of Stabbing. Families in my books are a given, as is fluency in sarcasm. You might also encounter overtones of hope—because whether I’m writing kingdom fantasy or dystopian sci-fi, I’m always striving to shed light in dark places.
If you’re new, welcome. I‘m glad to see you, and I hope you’ll stick around.
Sound of Summer
The sound of bees. The sound of summer.
In this short story prequel to Star of Hope, Heather and Clover make flower crowns, pick raspberries, and take a shortcut to mushrooms—all in the name of a surprise for a friend.
Victory Cry
Fight hard. Strike fast. Remind them the mountains have teeth.
Less than three months after the conclusion of Star of Hope, the Shona commander Erven struggles to cope with the losses of victory—even as harvest time brings new challenges.
Silent Nights
I couldn’t erase the ache of memory, but maybe I could outrun it.
In this sweet holiday short, Deadeye attempts to recapture the joy she once found in celebrating Christmas, all while trying to outrun the memories of the person who’d once made it feel brightest.
Brigitte Cromey 