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Chrystal Vaughan

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C.L. Vaughan (1976-present) is the author of The Last Death of Helen Russell, among other things.
She resides in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and offspring. When she is not writing, she is an avid reader and enjoys knitting and spinning yarns of various types.

(For erotica, see pseudonym Emma Caruso)

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Chrystal Vaughan I'm currently working on several projects; two are sequels, one is a historical novel about Beethoven, and one is a paranormal horror that differs fro…moreI'm currently working on several projects; two are sequels, one is a historical novel about Beethoven, and one is a paranormal horror that differs from my first three books. There are other things I'm working on as well, under different pen names. (less)
Chrystal Vaughan Writing about fiction is more challenging because I have to make sure to keep all the details of my worlds straight; non-fiction is a matter of resear…moreWriting about fiction is more challenging because I have to make sure to keep all the details of my worlds straight; non-fiction is a matter of research and organization, in my experience. I like to mix the two together; it's easier on me, and gives the reader a thrill of recognition when they read some bit of fact or folklore in my books.(less)
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Dead in the Water

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Hello friends! It's been quite a while since I was able to post here. I've been busy writing (isn't that what you want to hear from an author?!). I'm also reviewing books still, for NetGalley. Check out my cool badge:




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Platform Decay by Martha Wells
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Murderbot will never not be one of my most anticipated releases whenever a new book is set to come out. It reminds me of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy in that it’s just a warm cup of caf in book f" Read more of this review »
The Enchanted Sonata by Heather Dixon Wallwork
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Dragon of Ice and Snow by H.M. Clarke
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I loved the first one and this was pretty great too. I enjoy the sheep-y puns, as an avid knitter, the wooly fun made me smile. I loved how the sheep's think and are so different from each other yet still...sheep. Definitely a good read. ...more
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I loved the first one and this was pretty great too. I enjoy the sheep-y puns, as an avid knitter, the wooly fun made me smile. I loved how the sheep's think and are so different from each other yet still...sheep. Definitely a good read. ...more
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This book had a tragic plot, involving the racially motivated murder of a young black man in a small town. I like the unique perspective from the point of view of the youngest daughter, who is accused of telling on her brothers for committi
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Dog Walker Wanted

What a funny, quirky murdery store. With dogs! I love the whole plot. This would have been a great read as a longer book too but a novella walks just fine.
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“Sometimes life asks us to make more serious choices than whether or not to believe a fairy tale”
Chrystal Vaughan, Sideshow

“Everyone has their secrets, and there are shadows following us all.”
Chrystal Vaughan

“Things need not have happened to be true. Tales and dreams are the shadow-truths that will endure when mere facts are dust and ashes, and forgot.”
Neil Gaiman, The Sandman, Vol. 3: Dream Country

“Everyone has their secrets, and there are shadows following us all.”
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“Sometimes life asks us to make more serious choices than whether or not to believe a fairy tale”
Chrystal Vaughan, Sideshow

“You think you know someone. But mostly you just know what you want to know.”
Joe Hill, Horns

“So I learned two things that night, and the next day, from him: the perfection of a moment, and the fleeting nature of it.”
Margaret George, The Memoirs of Cleopatra

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