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The past few weeks have been a struggle for me. I’m struggling to deal with the turmoil in the world and the turmoil in my brain. “Push &...
brighamvaughnnews
- Mar 14, 2016
Flash Fiction Monday – Travis and Santiago
“I have to go.” Travis’ tone was reluctant. Santiago burrowed closer, his grip tightening around Travis’ waist. “Are you sure?” “You know...
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brighamvaughnnews
- Mar 7, 2016
Flash Fiction Monday – Pressure
The pressure of the thick leather collar against the back of Drew’s neck was the only thing keeping him anchored. His head felt like it...
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brighamvaughnnews
- Feb 29, 2016
Flash Fiction Monday – Memorial
The leaves crackled under Angela’s feet as she left the paved path that wound through the gravestones. A sharp November wind snaked under...
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brighamvaughnnews
- Feb 26, 2016
Brigham’s Recommendations – Blueberry Boys by Vanessa North
Summary: Love is coming into season. Connor Graham is a city boy—a celebrated fashion photographer in New York. When his uncle’s death...
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- Feb 22, 2016
Flash Fiction Monday – The Artist’s Muse
The skritch, skritch,skritch of charcoal against paper was the only sound in the room. Marshall glanced briefly at the page, before...
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brighamvaughnnews
- Feb 15, 2016
Flash Fiction Monday – The Horse Tamer
Eugene stood at the window, his breath obscuring the small pane of glass as he strained to see the tall figure in the long dark coat. He...
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brighamvaughnnews
- Feb 12, 2016
Brigham’s Recommendations – The Law of Attraction by Jay Northcote
Summary: When a professional relationship turns personal, it’s impossible to resist the law of attraction. Alec Rowland is a high-flying...
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brighamvaughnnews
- Feb 5, 2016
Brigham’s Recommendations – Irregulars (Anthology)
Summary: It’s a secret international organization operating in cities on every continent. It polices relations between the earthly realm...
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brighamvaughnnews
- Feb 1, 2016
Flash Fiction Monday – Nudity and the Pug
“Two shirts, sandals, and no pants, huh?” Amal jerked, then craned his neck to look at me. I’d been sitting there watching him cook for a...
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brighamvaughnnews
- Jan 29, 2016
Trust Release – Love is Not a Cure-All
I am so excited to share “Trust” with you. I adore Evan and Jeremy and telling their story was wonderfully challenging for me as a...
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brighamvaughnnews
- Jan 25, 2016
Flash Fiction Monday – Empty Room
Josh glanced over his shoulder, the garden hose hanging limply from his hand, the newly-planted hydrangeas forgotten. A few yards away,...
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brighamvaughnnews
- Jan 18, 2016
Flash Fiction Monday – Ebb and Flow
Ebb and Flow The late-afternoon light made the apartment glow. It was peaceful, almost romantic. Luke had noticed it just before he...
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brighamvaughnnews
- Jan 15, 2016
Brigham’s Recommendations – “Blue Steel Chain” by Alex Beecroft
Summary: At sixteen, Aidan Swift was swept off his feet by a rich older man who promised to take care of him for the rest of his life....
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brighamvaughnnews
- Jan 4, 2016
Flash Fiction Monday – Fairy Tales
Prince Augustus buried his head in his hands, fighting back the wave of anxiety that swept over him every time he caught a glimpse of...
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brighamvaughnnews
- Dec 31, 2015
Au Revoir, 2015
I’ve been planning an end of the year post for a while, but after these past few weeks, I really felt like I needed to wrap up what has...
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brighamvaughnnews
- Dec 17, 2015
“Trust” Takes Time
I’ve had a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach for the last few weeks. The closer I get to the release date for “Trust”, the worse...
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brighamvaughnnews
- Dec 11, 2015
Brigham’s Recommendations – “Rain Shadow” by L.A. Witt
Summary: Jeremy Rose came to Bluewater Bay to work as Anna Maxwell’s bodyguard, not to escape his increasingly bitter relationship with...
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brighamvaughnnews
- Dec 10, 2015
Exciting News
I have two bits of exciting news for you today. First, “Equals” will be translated into Italian! I was pleased and flattered when...
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brighamvaughnnews
- Dec 7, 2015
Flash Fiction Monday – Falling For You
They’d been hiking for days. The trip began with a torrential downpour that led to their tent and half their supplies being washed away...
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