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Rebecca grew up in St. Anthony, Idaho, graduated with a degree in Interior design from BYU-Idaho, and has been active in theater and music for many years.
Always looking for a challenge, she began writing in 2008 when she got a crazy idea for a story, and has never looked back.
In addition to her love of writing, she also enjoys acting, singing, running and spending time with her family. Of course, writing about interesting and flawed characters is her favorite thing, but she does take time to feed and clothe her brood when they cry loud enough.
Rebecca resides in Utah with her husband and five children and can be found in various corners of the house typing like mad on her laptop.
Reviewed by Dianne Bylo for Readers' Favorite
With “Far From Perfect,” Rebecca Bryan has created an intense, emotionally charged tale of the despair of alcoholism and the redemption of recovery. Cassidy Young, filled with horrific memories some of which she feels are her fault, succumbs to alcohol dependency, drops out of college, and is now back home with her parents while on a six month probation for driving under the influence. The roller-coaster that is her life takes its toll as she struggles with seeing the changes in those she loves, including James, whom she has loved since she was a child. Cassidy has setbacks, feeling even more like a disappointment and failure. If not for the help of easy going Drew Barnes, her AA sponsor, and James Maughn, with his warmth and friendship, Cass may never have pushed herself on in the uphill battle, across the landmines of life. What she finds at the other end makes it worth all of the pain.
Rebecca Bryan has gotten to the heart of the struggles faced by addicts. By surrounding Cass with both tests of her will and the rewards of her successes, I felt that spark of realism that drew me into the story! With so many simple touches in the writing, symbols of healing (ie., a charm bracelet, Cass’s dream of her younger brother), by the end of the story, I knew Cass would make it! When an author can blur the line between fiction and reality for me, they've done their job well!
