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Cormac Brown
- 44, Male
- San Francisco, CA
- United States
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Cormac Brown's Discussions
Top 5 Tough Bastards
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Where do you write?
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Chandler and Hammett
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Welcome, fine crime fiction and irrelevance is served up right here.
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- Hometown:
- San Francisco, CA
- About Me:
- "Cormac Brown" is my pen name. I'm an up-and-slumming writer in the city of Saint Francis, and I'm following in the footsteps of Hammett...minus the TB and working for the Pinkerton Agency. I've had stories posted on Flashing In the Gutters, Powder Burn Flash, Astonishing Adventures Magazine, A-Twist-of-Noir, and Crooked Magazine. The bulk of my online work that I've stapled and stitched together can be found at cormacwrites.blogspot.com
- I Am A:
- Reader, Writer
- Website:
- http://cormacwrites.blogspot.com/
- Books And Authors I Like:
- Dashiell Hammett, Raymond Chandler, Elmore Leonard, Walter Mosley, Robert Crais, Michael Connelly, Duane Swierczynski, Pearce Hansen, Scott Wolven, Megan Abbott, Christa Faust, Laura Lippman, and The Akashic Noir Series.
- Movies And TV Shows I Like:
- The Wire, The Sopranos, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, and Law & Order (pre-Diane Wiest).
Cormac Brown's Blog
"They Come From Above" and "Retribution"
I am fortunate that David Cranmer saw a piece of microfiction that two other editors had rejected, and he decided that it could be more, and that it could have a greater audience.
With plenty of encouragement from David, Elaine Ash, and Katherine Tomlinson, that story became fuller and richer. I encourage… Continue
Posted on November 22, 2009 at 11:59am —
"They Come From Above" and "Retribution"
I am fortunate that David Cranmer saw a piece of microfiction that two other editors had rejected, and he decided that it could be more, and that it could have a greater audience.
With plenty of encouragement from David, Elaine Ash, and Katherine Tomlinson, that story became fuller and richer. I encourage… Continue
Posted on November 22, 2009 at 11:59am — 1 Comment
"My Old Haunts"
A big thanks to Col Bury and company for posting it.
Posted on October 29, 2009 at 1:33am — 3 Comments
"A Sheep In Wolf's Clothing" is up at A Twist of Noir
Originally from the pages of "Crooked Magazine," my revised version of "A Sheep In Wolf's Clothing" is up at A Twist of Noir*.
*Yes, I realize that the picture i… Continue
Posted on October 15, 2009 at 2:37pm — 3 Comments
Issue Number Seven of Astonishing Adventures Magazine Is Here!
Which also includes my story "Le Chat Noir."
Please check
Posted on September 20, 2009 at 4:10pm —
A reprint from the Premiere Issue of Crooked Magazine
Posted on July 25, 2009 at 7:44pm — 2 Comments
"The Trees"
You would be surprised at what you can find.
Over at Powder Burn Flash.com, Aldo Calcagno has posted a story of mine concerning the once in a lifetime… Continue
Posted on July 16, 2009 at 2:33pm — 2 Comments
"So Deaf" is up at Powder Burn Flash
My first attempt at a police procedural, "So Deaf," is up at Powder Burn Flash.com. Please take a look.
Posted on May 24, 2009 at 11:23am —
What I've Been Up To, My Last Two Crime Stories From The Web
And they kicked this epic issue with my story "All The Better To." Please to be sure and check out the hardcopy version, which will have… Continue
Posted on May 9, 2009 at 7:30pm —
Coming Attractions: "A Red Lipstick" and "The Price of Perfection"
Lara calmly turned to the mirror and said as she dabbed her lip “I’m hungry and you’re gonna get us kicked out of here before we get a chance to eat…if they don’t call the cops first.” The mention of the police dimmed the wattage of Guy’s sneer for less than a second and only someone who knew him would’ve even noticed.
“I ain’t worried about the heat; I got them in my pocket like my blade. You should worry about what’s go… Continue
Posted on March 14, 2009 at 3:08am — 2 Comments
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Comment Wall (35 comments)
- At 8:56am on December 3, 2009,
Paul Brazill said…
- Guest Blogger: YOU! http://pdbrazill.blogspot.com/
- At 12:37am on August 19, 2009,
Preetham Grandhi said… - Hi Cormac, I want to introduce you to my debut novel "A Circle of souls" which is a murder, mystery, psychological thriller and a tale of justice and hope. Do visit www.acircleofsouls.com to read more about the book. Make sure you sign up to win an autographed copy of the book. You can also read more reviews by clicking on the More Reviews button at the website. Thanks for your time in advance.
Best regards
Preetham Grandhi
Early Endorsements for “A Circle of Souls”
Linda Fairstein, NYT Bestselling Author: "A fascinating debut - this novel takes the reader to the darkest places in the human soul, from a writer with the authenticity to lead us there. A stunning thriller and an important read."
Judge Judy Sheindlin, star of the Judge Judy Show: "The seminal work of this fine author kept me glued to my chair until the adventure was over and the mystery solved. A great read!"
Book Synopsis:
The sleepy town of Newbury, Connecticut, is shocked when a little girl is found brutally murdered. The town s top detective, perplexed by a complete lack of leads, calls in FBI agent Leia Bines, an expert in cases involving children.
Meanwhile, Dr. Peter Gram, a psychiatrist at Newbury s hospital, searches desperately for the cause of seven-year-old Naya Hastings devastating nightmares. Afraid that she might hurt herself in the midst of a torturous episode, Naya s parents have turned to the bright young doctor as their only hope.
The situations confronting Leia and Peter converge when Naya begins drawing chilling images of murder after being bombarded by the disturbing images in her dreams. Amazingly, her sketches are the only clues to the crime that has panicked Newbury residents. Against her better judgment, Leia explores the clues in Naya s crude drawings, only to set off an alarming chain of events.
In this stunning psychological thriller, innocence gives way to evil, and trust lies forgotten in a web of deceit, fear, and murder.
- At 5:14am on July 22, 2009,
J. F. Juzwik said…
- Thanks for finding me here. Love your page! Joyce
- At 8:26am on July 16, 2009,
Col Bury said… - No worries, bud.
Catch you soon.
Col
- At 3:16am on July 16, 2009,
Col Bury said…
- Cormac,
You know I'm a Man.City, right? The clue's in my pic!
As for Man U....tut.
- At 1:41am on July 16, 2009,
Col Bury said…
- Boo...hiss...
Have you been watching the news? City are buying top-notchers now!
Soon my friend...soon!
- At 1:17am on July 16, 2009,
B.R.Stateham said… - Yo, Cormac! Thank's for allowing this ole'mug to join your party, I'll try not accidently breaking the fine china.
- At 3:12pm on July 15, 2009,
John Donald Carlucci said… - Hello to you also!
JDC
- At 12:37pm on June 26, 2009,
Cormac Brown said…
- Chris,
You're welcome and thanks for the blog compliment. Have you ever seen Paul Schrader's "Mishima: A Life In Four Chapters?"
- At 1:38am on June 26, 2009,
Chris Casey said… - Hello!
Thanks for accepting my friend request. As you say, it is always nice to meet another Hammett enthusiast. You have one heck of a nifty blog going here, by the way!
All the best,
Chris
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