Keri Mikulski is the young adult author of Head Games (Razorbill/Penguin, January 6th, 2011), Pretty Tough Books 4 - 6 (Razorbill/Penguin, 2011-2012), Screwball (Blitz, 2008), and its sequel Change Up (Blitz, 2009).

Keri earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Thomas Jefferson University, a master’s degree in teaching from The College of New Jersey, and is beginning coursework towards a MA/MFA degree in creative writing at Wilkes University. A three-sport athlete in high school and two-sport athlete in college, Keri worked as a personal trainer, lifeguard, registered nurse, middle school teacher, and high school coach.

Her over thirty articles were sold to Current Health 1 and 2, Highlights for Children, Golfer Girl, Fastpitch Forever, Softball Youth, LiveStrong, and many other publications. Keri teaches writing at Rowan University and Stockton College, and lives at the Jersey Shore with her husband and daughter.

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• HEAD GAMES: Pretty Tough Book 3 (Penguin/Razorbill) drops January 6th, 2011! :) :) :)
• I’ll be featured/spotlighted in South Jersey’s Courier Post newspaper next week and chat about my four-book sporty series deal with Penguin/Razorbill.
• I’m proud to announce the formation of the KAC (KidLit Author Club). We recently did an interview about how we got started here.

Wednesday Workout: See You Next Summer!

Posted by Keri Mikulski Sep 1 2010, 1:00 am in Keri Mikulski, takes a break, wednesday workout

Well, it’s that time of year again. Summer is crawling to a close.

The Biggest Loser wrap-up Wednesdays will be back soon and I’m back to work.

Thanks so much for reading and commenting on my posts. It was such an honor to join the Healthy Writers this summer.

Until next June.. Keep writing and keep working out!

Happy Labor Day! xoxo

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Wednesday Workout: Yoga

Posted by Keri Mikulski Aug 25 2010, 1:00 am in Keri Mikulski, wednesday workout, yoga

Yay, Yoga! As I’ve mentioned before, yoga is one of my favorite ways to workout. Nothing tones, sculpts, and stretches my body like a yoga session. But, besides the obvious physical benefits, the mental benefits are astounding. Yoga has taught me not to over react, but to under react and how to stay calm under [...]

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Wednesday Workout: Racing Towards the Finish Line

Posted by Keri Mikulski Aug 18 2010, 1:00 am in 5K, Keri Mikulski, training for a 5K, wednesday workout

Want to know a fun way to feel great, help out a cause, and get in shape? Sign up for a 5K. Held pretty much every weekend across the country, charities host 5K’s to raise money for diseases, families in need, and just about anything. Although 3.1 miles might sound like a lot, most 5K’s [...]

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Wednesday Workout: Get the Most out of a Gym Membership

Posted by Keri Mikulski Aug 11 2010, 1:11 am in getting the most out of a gym membership, gym membership, Keri Mikulski, wednesday workout

When the weather cools down, many people purchase a gym membership and head indoors for their workout. Since many memberships are pricey and money is tight for many of us, the burning question is… How can you get the most out of a gym membership? 1. Pick the right gym – With so many options and [...]

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Wednesday Workout: Legs

Posted by Keri Mikulski Aug 4 2010, 1:00 am in Keri Mikulski, squats, wednesday workout

Welcome back, everyone! Time for another leg workout! A few weeks back, we suffered through lunges.. Now it’s time for squats! Check out this video below on how to get the most out of this amazing leg workout. Do you Squat Properly? What do you think? Do you like squats? Did you squat today? Happy [...]

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