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Lucy Brighton

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Lucy Brighton is a British author of twist-filled thrillers that explore the darker edges of human nature. Her debut novel, Finding Home, set in the haunting seaside town of Cedarthorpe, delves into secrets, disappearances, and the strength of a woman determined to uncover the truth. A lifelong lover of suspense fiction, Lucy writes stories that are fast-paced, emotionally gripping, and impossible to put down.

She lives in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, with her mischievous dog, Loki.

Visit her website at www.lucybrighton.com
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Lessons Learned in My First Year as a Published Author

Publishing my first book was a milestone I had dreamed about for years. Yet, nothing prepared me for the realities that followed. The first year after publication brought a mix of excitement, challenges, and valuable lessons that shaped my journey as an author. If you are considering publishing your work or have recently done so, this reflection might offer insights to help you navigate your own p Read more of this blog post »

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	Finding Home: A Psychological Thriller 4.41 avg rating — 106 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
	What Kind of a Name is Lolly Anyway? by Lucy Brighton (Goodreads Author), Alien Buddha (contributor) 4.31 avg rating — 13 ratings	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
	Write here, Write now: 40 Prompts for Writers and Writing Groups 4.86 avg rating — 7 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
	Finding Truth: A Psychological Thriller 4.75 avg rating — 4 ratings	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
	Elemental: An anthology of writing by Barnsley Creative Writers by Lucy Brighton (Goodreads Author), Richard Smith (Editor), Natalie Horner (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 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
	Finding Home by Lucy Brighton (Goodreads Author), Georgia Cozens (Narrator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	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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