Everybody Plays the Fool

About the Book

For Melody, a twenty four year old graduate of UC Berkeley, being the girlfriend of Major, an ex-college football star turned Medical student, has been the definition of her happiness. Through heartbreaks, accomplishments and everyday life, Melody's relationship has provided her with the security she always wanted. Yet a chance meeting with Mecca, a smooth talking poet from New York causes her to reminisce on her life with Major. As Mecca begins to revive feelings long since left cold by Major, Melody begins to question if she is willing to let go of the history and stability she has with her boyfriend and try something new.

About the Author

Brandelyn Nicole Castine was raised in Duarte Ca. She graduated from UC Berkeley in May of 2004 with a degree in English. Everybody Plays the Fool is her first novel. She currently lives in Harlem, New York city where she is working on her second novel.