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Brian M. Kennedy

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October 21, 1948 in Renfrew, Ontario, Canada

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About this author

Brian Melville Kennedy was born in Renfrew,Ontario. He has taken a serpentine path from northern Canada to his present home on the north coast of Jamaica. Stops along the way include Grosse Pointe, Michigan; Barcelona, Spain; Lugano,Switzerland; Aurora, Ontario; East Lansing, michigan; and 26 years in Bay City, michigan. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Michigan State University before attending Wayne State University's law school to obtain his Juris Doctor in 1974. While attending law school at night he was a stock broker during the day. He bacame the Chief Trial Lawyer and head of the Career Offender Program in the Bay County Prosecutor's office. In the 4 years from 1974-1978 he tried in excess of 100 jury trials including multiple murde...more


Average rating: 4.00 · 5 ratings · 1 review · 1 distinct work
Improved Lies
4.0 of 5 stars 4.00 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2007
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Improved lies (Mystery & Thrillers)
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Description: My first novel has just been released. The Cinci Enquirer calls it: "A fresh look at the classic crime story." The Jamaica Gleaner says: " No doubt Kennedy can write." "Difficult to put down." and "Easily imagined as a Hollywood thriller." The Bay City times likes it well enough to serialize starting in February. On 4/4/08 www:mystery-books.com called it: "A compelling courtroom suspense thriller." and "Riveting" Check www.mysteriousreviews for more.The Bay City Times offers you a try before you buy of the book by serializing it. For a free taste check:http://blog.mlive.com/baycitytimes_extra/improved_lies/
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Jacqueline Hi Brian,
Thank you for the add, it looks like you have started a brand new chapter of you life & i wish you all the best with it. I have just started to write my first novel, although I havn't lived as interesting a life as you, glad to add you as a friend.


message 11: by Anissa

Anissa Hi Brian! Ok, I just recently wrote a flash fiction story with unsual tense and sci-fi theme. How do I post it, without copyright infrindgement? I have nothing copywrited so I am not sure what to do about internet sharing. I am also currently in the middle of a YA sci-fi, fantasy novel as well. Please help because I'd love to share it for feedback! Thanks.


message 10: by Liz

Liz Hello, Brian,

Thanks for the invite to add. I read your profile. Congrats on the serialization of your debut novel. That should create a buzz.

All best,
Liz Adair

Author of
The Spider Latham Mystery Series
Mist of Quarry Harbor
Lucy Shook's Letters from Afghanistan (Editor)
Counting the Cost (Out in November 08)


Patrick Tracey Thanks for the add, Brian. I like the sound of your novel . . I'll have to check it out. Thanks. - Patrick


Magpie67 Thanks for the invite Brian! I will add your book to my list of books to read. It grows everyday.


message 7: by Fiona (last edited Apr 30, 2008 03:04pm)

Fiona Hi Brian,
Thank you for the add, it looks like you have started a brand new chapter of you life & i wish you all the best with it. I have just started to write but i don't think i'm any good, hahaha.

take it easy
fiona


message 6: by Lise

Lise Thanks for the add, Brian!

~ Lise Fuller

How much danger would you face for the perfect romance?

Lise Fuller, www.lisefuller.com, www.myspace.com/lisefuller, ROMANTIC TIMES REVIEWERS CHOICE NOMINEE, 2006; Pikes Peak Romance Writers 2006 Author of the Year; Best Newsletter Article of the Year for 2006-Colorado Romance Writers

~On Danger's Edge, available at Borders, Barnes & Noble and in e-book, Cerridwen Press, www.cerridwenpress.com, 4 1/2 Stars from Romantic Times
~Intimate Deceptions, available in e-book, Cerridwen Press, www.cerridwenpress.com, RECOMMENDED READS from Coffee Time Romance and Joyfully Reviewed
~Cutting Loose, available at Borders, Barnes & Noble and in e-book, Cerridwen Press, www.cerridwenpress.com


message 5: by Betty

Betty Thanks for adding me, Brian. I'm working on a fourth novel so not much time for commenting but I'll try to keep up.

I added your books to my list, and hope you can add mine. Keep reading, keep writing.

Fondly - Betty Dravis


message 4: by Mary

Mary Thanks for the add, Brian!


Maggie Brian
Thank you for the add request. I too was a prosecutor in domestic violence for the City of Denver before moving to Los Angeles and becoming a film agent and finally an author.
xo
Maggie Marr

Secrets of The Hollywood Girls Club (April 2008)
Hollywood Girls Club (April 2007 Pback Feb. 2008)


message 2: by Brian

Brian Rosemary, if writing can deliver half the fulfillment of lawyering, I'll be well satisfied.


Rosemary Brian, thanks for the invitation. Looks like your thrilling career journey has been great preparation for writing thrillers.


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