S. G. Browne
Encyclopedia
S.G. “Scott” Browne is an America
n author
of dark comedy and social satire
. His debut novel, Breathers: A Zombie's Lament
, is a dark rom-zom-com (romantic-zombie-comedy) told from the point of view of a zombie. His second novel, Fated, a black comedy about fate and destiny, was released November 2, 2010.
In 1992, Browne moved to Santa Cruz, California, where he lived for fourteen years writing novels and short stories while working as an office manager.
In 1993, Browne's first short story “Wish You Were Here,” was published in Redcat magazine.
In 2006 Browne completed Breathers: A Zombie's Lament. Breathers eventually caught the attention of an agent, and in January 2008 Breathers was picked up by Broadway Books
. The novel was released in March 2009 to overwhelmingly positive reviews.
Soon after its release, the film rights for Breathers were optioned by Fox Searchlight Studios. The film is in development and is being produced by Diablo Cody
.
Browne’s second novel, Fated, was published by Penguin
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in November 2010.
Browne also penned the introduction to the regional zombie anthology Zombie St. Pete.
United States
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n author
Author
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of dark comedy and social satire
Satire
Satire is primarily a literary genre or form, although in practice it can also be found in the graphic and performing arts. In satire, vices, follies, abuses, and shortcomings are held up to ridicule, ideally with the intent of shaming individuals, and society itself, into improvement...
. His debut novel, Breathers: A Zombie's Lament
Breathers: A Zombie's Lament
Breathers: A Zombie’s Lament is a romantic zombie comedy novel by first-time author S. G. Browne, published in 2009. The story is told from the point of view of Andy Warner, a newly revived zombie who lives in his parents' basement, attends Undead Anonymous meetings, and is in love with another...
, is a dark rom-zom-com (romantic-zombie-comedy) told from the point of view of a zombie. His second novel, Fated, a black comedy about fate and destiny, was released November 2, 2010.
Biography
S.G. Browne was born in Sierra Vista, Arizona. He attended the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California, from 1984 to 1989, where he majored in business organization. It was during that time that Browne began to actively pursue writing.In 1992, Browne moved to Santa Cruz, California, where he lived for fourteen years writing novels and short stories while working as an office manager.
In 1993, Browne's first short story “Wish You Were Here,” was published in Redcat magazine.
In 2006 Browne completed Breathers: A Zombie's Lament. Breathers eventually caught the attention of an agent, and in January 2008 Breathers was picked up by Broadway Books
Broadway Books
Broadway Books, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, a Division of Random House, Inc., released its first list in Fall, 1996. Broadway Books has since published many New York Times bestsellers in hardcover and paperback, including Elizabeth Edwards’ memoir Resilience, Bill O’Reilly’s memoir A...
. The novel was released in March 2009 to overwhelmingly positive reviews.
Soon after its release, the film rights for Breathers were optioned by Fox Searchlight Studios. The film is in development and is being produced by Diablo Cody
Diablo Cody
Brook Busey , better known by the pen name Diablo Cody, is an American screenwriter, writer, blogger, journalist, and author. She was first known for her candid chronicling of her year as a stripper in her Pussy Ranch blog and her 2006 memoir, Candy Girl: A Year in the Life of an Unlikely Stripper...
.
Browne’s second novel, Fated, was published by Penguin
Penguin Group
The Penguin Group is a trade book publisher, the largest in the world , having overtaken Random House in 2009. The Penguin Group is the name of the incorporated division of parent Pearson PLC that oversees these publishing operations...
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New American Library
New American Library is an American publisher based in New York, founded in 1948; it produced affordable paperback reprints of classics and scholarly works, as well as popular, pulp, and "hard-boiled" fiction. Non-fiction, original, and hardcopy issues were also produced.Victor Weybright and Kurt...
in November 2010.
Other credits
Browne’s short stories have appeared in several anthologies, including The Living Dead 2.Browne also penned the introduction to the regional zombie anthology Zombie St. Pete.
External links
- http://www.sgbrowne.com
- http://www.undeadanonymous.com