Battle of the Bullies by Fenyx Blue (plus guest post)

Battle of the Bullies
Fenyx Blue
Publication date: October 27th 2020
Genres: Contemporary, Young Adult

Ebony, Eris, and Emani Robertson have been through so much more than most high school freshmen. When they were younger, they survived a school shooting that killed their friend and left their oldest sister unable to speak. After giving homeschooling a try, they enroll in a promising new academy, hoping for the best.
The Robertsons soon discover, however, that their new classmates are anything but kind. A mysterious group of bullies known as the Dimes rules the hallways and spreads fear everywhere they go. All three sisters end up being targets of the gang and have to find a way to defend themselves.
The triplets couldn’t be more different, but their loyalty to each other and to their school never fails. Along with diverse group of friends, the Robertsons do everything they can to uncover the identity of the Dimes and restore order to the school.As if their lives weren’t complicated enough, they also get sucked in to a much bigger game—discovering who was responsible for the attack on their old school. Can they bring down the Dimes and bring the murderer to justice, all while trying to make it through ninth grade?

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I asked the author of Battle of the Bullies, “What inspires you?”

Tea, Honey!

The quote “Do what you love and love what you do” remains on my office wall to remind me of those who sacrificed so that I can live my dreams. I am inspired by a grandfather who did not graduate from high school, but read the newspaper every day because he valued reading. I am motivated to write for readers since I am from a family of readers. Books are welcome everywhere in my family like they are long-lost cousins. My mother read a book a day for most of my youth. That always fascinated me. When I see my students walking around with books or getting excited when a book fair comes to the school, I am motivated to write more. Knowing that there is someone on the other side waiting for me to pour a story that I have brewed into their tea cup called an imagination excites me.

My grandfather

Many of my ancestors did not have an opportunity to do what they loved. Most of them did not love the job that they had to do to pay the bills. As a teacher and an author, I am able to do what I love daily. My grandfather was an amazing storyteller. I videotaped and interviewed him so that we would have a video record of some of his tales. His stories taught lessons and gave us insight into the history of our family. Yet, he parked cars for a living. Parking cars allowed him to support a wife and five sons. I’m sure he didn’t love it everyday, but he went to work and he was always on time.

My grandfather gave lectures on being on time. When he returned from work, he would read. Someone’s words would comfort him, teach him and inspire him each day. Authors give the gifts of escape, entertainment and education to readers every day. I am inspired to write the story, poem, or play that will allow those who may not love where they are or what they do or who they are to unwind with a cup of tea written by me. I hope they savor every sip.

Thank you so much, Fenyx. That was so beautifully said. Your grandfather sounds like an amazing man x

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About the author of Battle of the Bullies

If author Fenyx Blue actually had a tattoo, it would be a heart. Ms. Blue has written every book with love. Blue is a teacher, coach, mentor, and motivational speaker focused on women and youth empowerment. She has written a young adult novel about bullying entitled Who Failed Johnny?, a poetry book about purpose named The Blue Ink Movement, and a children’s book about the power of a solid father daughter relationship called Worth the Weight.

Fenyx believes in service to the community. After being chosen as teacher of the year for her school district, she continued to mentor teenagers and facilitate discussions about controversial topics like drugs, sex, violence, cyberbullying and mental health. She has been a guest poet for several women’s retreats and workshops and loves the energy she receives from a live audience.

Throughout her years as an educator and youth ministry leader, Blue created Team Bully-Free Forever, a poetry team for her school, and a mentoring group called D.I.V.A.S to address the needs of young people. She is dedicated to teaching the next generation to follow their dreams and feels it is her mission to equip them for the future. Ms. Fenyx Blue is a proud mother of three beautiful children who inspire her to write each day.

You can follow Ms. Fenyx Blue @FenyxBlueInk on Instagram and Youtube.

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