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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)
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Embracing the Holidays

I’ve written before that Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. It’s still true, and I keep the season pure in my home. I decorate for the seasons, which is a more recent development, but since I’ve lived outside my parents’ home, I’ve always waited to decorate for Christmas on the day after Thanksgiving. Some people prefer to decorate earlier, and I pass no judgment on what they choose to do in the Read more of this blog post »
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Dina is an interesting character whose father is in prison for murder. Because of this, she's ostracized at school. When a popular boy invites her to a cabin for a weekend getaway wit
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This story explores MaryAnne's early life before the events of "The Christmas Box." Told in part through her husband David's diary entries, MaryAnne begins her married life in an idyllic setting and soon welcomes a daughter.

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It was interesting (and at many times heartbreaking) to catch a glimpse inside Alyson Stoner's rise to fame. From working a full-time job as a child to battling an eating disorder as a young adult, Stoner pushes through to survive an industry that ma ...more
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In the ten years since Phoebe Dean died in a car accident, the townspeople haven't recovered.

Her brother, Grant, is forever scarred, as he was driving the car. June is all alone in the world since her mother's recent death, and she misses her brother
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