Tag Archives: Kenny Brydon

So much. Too much.

Posted on November 25, 2020 by Brothers In Pen

I am, as usual, way behind in keeping up with all that is going on. So much to share. Charles “Talib” Brooks got out of prison a month ago! I was able to host him and Jonathan Chiu — who … Continue reading →

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After 23 years at SQ, concern for so many still there suffering

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Brothers In Pen

Having spent 23 years (of my 39 total in prison) in the small community of San Quentin, the people with whom I did this time—and many were there the entire period—are of course a source of concern for me here … Continue reading →

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Brothers in Pen: Tragedy, Struggle and Hope

Posted on January 19, 2009 by Brothers In Pen

STORIES FROM SAN QUENTIN Foreword by Tobias Wolff A new anthology of fiction and creative non-fiction written in an ongoing writing workshop at San Quentin State Prison by twelve men, mostly Lifers, all serious writers. A strong theme emerging from … Continue reading →

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San Quentin writing

Posted on February 3, 2008 by Brothers In Pen

New work from San Quentin writers is now available at http://www.lulu.com/content/1663453 or see all editions at http://stores.lulu.com/northblockpress

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Brothers in Pen: A Means of Escape

Posted on February 3, 2008 by Brothers In Pen

This is an anthology of short stories written in an ongoing writing workshop at San Quentin State Prison. Some stories are fiction, some memoir/creative non-fiction, and some a combination. If you’re looking for stories about rattlesnakes, Black Power, Santa’s demise, … Continue reading →

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