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Brent Jones

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April 09, 1985

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From bad checks to bathroom graffiti, Brent Jones has always been drawn to writing. He won a national creative writing competition at the age of fourteen, although he can’t recall what the story was about.

Jones writes from his home in Fort Erie, Canada. He’s happily married, a bearded cyclist, a mediocre guitarist, and the proud owner of two dogs with a God complex. Subscribe to his newsletter (AuthorBrentJones.com) or follow him on social media (@AuthorBrentJ) for updates. ...more

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	Go Home, Afton (Afton Morrison, #1) 4.03 avg rating — 155 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	See You Soon, Afton (Afton Morrison, #2) 4.28 avg rating — 32 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Matchbook: A Short Story 4.03 avg rating — 29 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	The Afton Morrison Series (Afton Morrison, #1-4) 4.52 avg rating — 21 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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An Element of Risk: A Jack Taggart Mystery

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The Little Red Book of Selling: 12.5 Principles of Sales Greatness

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“If that’s the case, I understand why emotions are hard for you. You’ve numbed yourself to make room for the grief you carry.”
― Brent Jones, The Fifteenth of June

tags: acceptance, addiction, death, destructive-relationships, fear, grief, hope, knowledge, life, life-lessons, loss, mental-health, relationships, truth, wisdom

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“Happiness isn’t something you work toward, the same way misery isn’t something you work toward.”
― Brent Jones, The Fifteenth of June

tags: acceptance, addiction, death, destructive-relationships, fear, grief, hope, knowledge, life, life-lessons, loss, mental-health, relationships, truth, wisdom

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“He pondered his turmoil, wondering which he feared most—losing his father or being alone in the world. Both were inevitable. Neither could be stopped or slowed down. All he could do now was brace for impact.”
― Brent Jones, The Fifteenth of June

tags: acceptance, addiction, death, destructive-relationships, fear, grief, hope, knowledge, life, life-lessons, loss, mental-health, relationships, truth, wisdom

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“It feels like I’m stuck in one spot. It’s been this way for a long time. I know you understand, but now you’re moving on without me. And I—I’m not ready to be alone.”
― Brent Jones, The Fifteenth of June

tags: acceptance, addiction, death, destructive-relationships, fear, grief, hope, knowledge, life, life-lessons, loss, mental-health, relationships, truth, wisdom

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“If that’s the case, I understand why emotions are hard for you. You’ve numbed yourself to make room for the grief you carry.”
― Brent Jones, The Fifteenth of June

tags: acceptance, addiction, death, destructive-relationships, fear, grief, hope, knowledge, life, life-lessons, loss, mental-health, relationships, truth, wisdom

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“See, you’ve got to understand, son. There’s two types of guys in this world. There’s guys . . . who think they’re in control, and guys like us who live in the moment. Who accept life as it is.”
― Brent Jones, The Fifteenth of June

tags: acceptance, addiction, death, destructive-relationships, fear, grief, hope, knowledge, life, life-lessons, loss, mental-health, relationships, truth, wisdom

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“I gave up drinking before my twentieth birthday. I haven’t touched the stuff since. And I’ve discovered that not everyone who does horrible things is a horrible person.”
― Brent Jones, The Fifteenth of June