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Deborah J. Brasket, Author

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Deborah J. Brasket, Author

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Seeking Solitude, a Quiet Eddy in a Rushing Stream

September 30, 2026

In the final post of a two-week celebration for the one-year anniversary of “When Things Go Missing,” author Deborah Brasket reflects on the complexities of family relationships within the novel. She explores the intricate dynamics among characters, particularly their father Walter, as they navigate their struggles with absence and connection amid crisis.

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“This Is My Brain”- ADHD & Addiction

September 27, 2026

In celebration of the one-year anniversary of “When Things Go Missing,” the author offers insights into the main characters, focusing on Cal, who struggles with ADHD and addiction. Through his narrative, Cal reveals the complexities of his compulsive behaviors and the impact of familial relationships, creating a poignant exploration of recovery and self-identity.

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“Piecing Together Meaning from Absence & Memory”

September 24, 2026

As part of my two-week celebration of the one-year anniversary of When Things Go Missing, I wanted to give potential …

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Help Me Celebrate the One-Year Anniversary of My Debut Novel, When Things Go Missing!

September 21, 2026

Dear Friends and Followers, One year ago today, I took a deep breath and hit “Publish” on When Things Go …

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The Iconic 60s: Writing Song Lyrics for This Sea Within

September 7, 2026

I’ve never thought of myself as a songwriter, so this was a new experience. It wasn’t supposed to be this …

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My Book Buffet, August 2026

August 31, 2026

Dear Friends and Followers, Welcome to My Book Buffet, a (sometimes) monthly newsletter featuring updates on my publishing adventure, including my novels When …

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“Vast Emptiness, Vastly Full,” A Homecoming

August 24, 2026

I’ll be dipping into the archives from time to time as I work feverishly on my next novel, now tentatively …

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This Sea Within, A Poem & Excerpt From My Novel

August 10, 2026

I wrote this poem while writing my novel This Sea Within about love and war in Central America. I wrote …

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The Weight of Snow and Regret & Bo Hopkins’ Blues

July 26, 2026

My Review The Weight of Snow and Regret by Elizabeth Gauffreau is a beautifully-written story that throws light on an …

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Unexpected Pleasures: Three New Reviews of When Things Go Missing

July 12, 2026

I’ve been taking a bit of a break after launching This Sea Within, visiting with family during the 4th of …

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  • Seeking Solitude, a Quiet Eddy in a Rushing Stream
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  • “Piecing Together Meaning from Absence & Memory”
  • Help Me Celebrate the One-Year Anniversary of My Debut Novel, When Things Go Missing!
  • Self-Portraits by Mary Oliver and Me
  • The Iconic 60s: Writing Song Lyrics for This Sea Within
  • My Book Buffet, August 2026
  • “Vast Emptiness, Vastly Full,” A Homecoming

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After sailing around the world in a small boat for six years, I came to appreciate how tiny and insignificant we humans appear in our natural and untamed surroundings, living always on the edge of the wild, into which we are embedded even while being that thing which sets us apart. Now living again on the edge of the wild in a home that borders a nature preserve, I am re-exploring what it means to be human in a more than human world.

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