Historical Fiction: Reading, Writing, and Reviewing
I’ve long loved reading historical fiction. In the past some favorite authors and reads were James Clavell’s Shogun and Tai-Pan; …
Author Archives: Deborah J. Brasket
Cover Reveal & Design for This Sea Within
I’m excited to share the full-color cover of my new novel. My designer Baris Sehri, who I found on Reedsy, …
Days After the World Was Supposed to End
After these nail-biting days in which the President of the United States, on Easter Day, threatened to end the world …
My Book Buffet Newsletter, March 2026
Dear Friends and Followers, Welcome to My Book Buffet, a monthly newsletter featuring updates on my publishing adventure, including my novels When Things …
Green Fuse and Pink Blossoms: A Backyard Wonderland
Spring has sprung in early abundance this year. The green fuse that Dylan Thomas wrote about in “The force that through …
The Transforming Power of Art: Welding the Broken Pieces of Our Lives
Art-making has been a transforming power in my life, in my writing and poetry and paintings. Even in the artful …
My Book Buffet Newsletter, February 2026
Dear Friends and Followers, Welcome to My Book Buffet, a monthly newsletter featuring updates on my publishing adventure, including my novels When …
Being Me Deeply: Details, Details! Why They Matter
I’m sitting here with my morning coffee, a flicker of fire warming the room while the dark windows slowly lighten. …
Heat & Heart, 5 Valentines for Lovers
1. I crush her against me. I want to be part of her. Not just inside her but all around …
My Book Buffet Newsletter, January 2026
Dear Friends and Followers, Welcome to my January Book Buffet, a monthly newsletter featuring updates on my publishing adventure, including my novels When …
