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Brandi Easterling Collins discovered her passion for writing in junior high when she began hand-writing her first novels in pencil on notebook paper. She later earned a bachelor's degree in creative writing. She is an author and blogger who lives in Dardanelle, Arkansas, with her husband, two kids, and four dogs.​ "Caroline's Lighthouse" is her first published YA novel, which was followed by "Jordan's Sister," "What I Learned That Summer," "One Shot," and "When Does Life Begin?"

Collins describes herself as a reformed perfectionist who writes stories about strong, flawed women who overcome heartache and challenges without having to be rescued.
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Brandi Easterling Collins My favorite couple is from my own novel, Caroline's Lighthouse. Caroline Douglas and Robert "Bo" Russell. They hold a special place in my heart becaus…moreMy favorite couple is from my own novel, Caroline's Lighthouse. Caroline Douglas and Robert "Bo" Russell. They hold a special place in my heart because of how hard I worked while writing the novel. I tried to make them a realistic depiction of a childhood friendship full of mutual respect that grew into love as they aged, complete with all the confusion that comes along with first love.(less)
Brandi Easterling Collins I deal with writer's block by reading. Reading books inspires my own writing and storytelling.…moreI deal with writer's block by reading. Reading books inspires my own writing and storytelling.(less)
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2025 in Book Reviews

I met my goal of reading 75 books in 2025 while I also finished writing and editing my sixth novel, Four Hearts, which was released on December 16. Here are my best reads: Top 10 best reads for 2025 (traditionally published) Apostle’s Cove (Cork O’Connor, #20) by William Kent Krueger Flight Patterns by Karen White If Tomorrow Never Comes by Allison Ashley All Our Beautiful Goodbyes by Julianne Mac Read more of this blog post »
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This is an interesting story of three young women who must come to terms with their past. June, Eliza, and Harper take a trip to a lake house from their childhood with hopes to rekindle their friendship, but they find more than they bargained for wit ...more
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