Brandy Kerrigan

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Nov, 2020

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“The Falconer” by Brandy Kerrigan

Submitted to Contest #78

He stood under the scorching desert sun surveying the windswept dunes of the competition grounds. It wouldn’t be long before the first round started; he could sense the nervous excitement surging through the air. For some, it was their first time challenging the years of training and dedication they required to get to this point. Young, fresh-faced challengers anxiously fidgeted at their positions while stealing glances at the crowd of onlookers and the other stoic old hands that have been doing this for decades. It was refreshing to see new...

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“For Old Times’ Sake” by Brandy Kerrigan

Submitted to Contest #77

“I can’t believe you drug me out here.”“Stop complaining, it’ll be fun,” she says before grinning broadly at me. She’s enthusiastic today.“I should be coding right now.” I sound petulant, but it can’t be helped. I really don’t want to be here.“It’s a snow day.”“You don’t really have those when you work from home.”“You work all the time, it’s okay to take a day off once in a while, you know.”“Says the part-time librarian,” my words come out snider than I intended. I immediately regret the snarky comment as I glance over at Anna and see her ra...

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Author bio

Software developer by day, aspiring author by night. Any feedback on my stories would be greatly appreciated - I can take criticism and I genuinely want to improve my writing! As a child, I was greatly inspired by my father's large library of science fiction novels. Growing up I was reading Dune, Xenogenesis, and pretty much any Jules Verne I came across while dreaming of space travel, epic journeys, and impossible new worlds. He always encouraged learning and reading whatever I found interesting, regardless of the subject matter or recommended age level. This freedom to explore and grow instilled in me a love of science, technology, and creative writing from a young age. As an adult, I've spent the majority of my career in the information technology field working in various positions from help desk technician to automation engineer to software developer while putting my other passions on hold. I've now reached a point where I feel compelled to dive back into more creative pursuits and have begun writing again after a years-long hiatus. I hope you enjoy the stories I've been waiting so long to tell.