Bryan Michael Hughes is an author and lifelong vocalist. Having told stories for years on stage, he found fulfillment in recording written family anecdotes. This led to creating fiction in earnest in 2021. Since then, he has completed four novels, a short story collection inspired by his readers, a coffee table book, and a children’s story.
Reflecting his own experience, novels offer characters struggling with the dichotomy of balancing life and mental health struggles. These characters often possess special abilities and paint detailed pictures in the reader’s mind of their personalities, surroundings, and paths through challenges. Children’s stories feature whimsical characters who often face being outside of societal norms. Facing obstacles, they allow young readers a friend like connection and greater confidence in themselves.
Highlighting themes of self-love, care for others, and overcoming adversity, all genres of Bryan’s writing are a roller coaster ride of emotion that leaves a smile and warmth of heart as protagonists triumph in the end.
A saying that informs his life and work is, “Words Matter. You Matter…Always.”
Bryan currently lives near Holden Beach, NC with his wife, Jackie, and two fur kids, Dolly Barkin and Porter Wagger.
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Writing that is published as it is being written. Often on the same day! In early draft form. Fantasy fiction and short stories. Paid tiers and a no charge FOLLOW option. Read TODAY!
Do You Like it Fresh?
Show off your love for reading to the world! T-shirts designed by Bryan Michael Hughes, candles, bookmarks, and other cool reader gifts. You're sure to find something you love.
Many readers love to feel and smell every page. If you love your books in traditional form, this is the place for you. Printed books with an author signature upon request.
Triumph through storytelling
Coming Soon!
The Latest News
Chloe the Curious Conch Shell officially releases May 8th. Join Bryan and artist Samantha Spalti that same day from 11am-12pm for Coffee with the Authors at Sunset River Gallery in Calabash, NC. They will read the story, talk about the inspiration behind the words and art, and host a question and answer session. Coffee and light snacks will be served. See you there!
What is the current work in progress?
Going to print summer of 2025, this collection was inspired by Bryan's readers. Some suggestions included opening lines, while others were style requests, or a character type. In each, the author got to "play" as stories came to life. From a distraught father who gets a second chance, or a World War II prisoner who gains an unexpected ability, to a modern day fable/fairy tale, there is sure to be something for everyone in Inspired.