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Eric Brown

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Eric Brown is a writer and screenwriter drawn to stories that sit at the edge of the familiar.

His work often explores memory, time, identity, and the quiet moments where ordinary life brushes up against something unsettling. He’s especially interested in narratives where patterns repeat, history lingers, and small choices echo in unexpected ways.

His debut novel, THE DOOR, blends suspense and the supernatural with an emotional, character-driven core—building tension gradually rather than relying on shock, and inviting readers to notice what feels slightly “off” before it reveals why.

Eric is a lifelong reader who became a writer, working in both prose and screenplay form.
His stories explore memory, time, and identity, often set at the quiet i
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When Story Meets the Road

Stories often begin as ideas.
Something imagined. Something written. Something that exists only on the page.
But every once in a while… something from the story finds its way into real life.

This week, I’m heading to Arizona Bike Week with my brother and friends, wearing the same ScreenRider jacket seen in the meme which is posted up to my Social Media accounts today.

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" Seeing this show up on Amazon today honestly made my day.
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"This was such an interesting book. I was worried it would be too scary for me as I’m a bit of a wimp in that regard, but this wasn’t bad at all. I found it to be quite intriguing.

It was an easy read, and in a very unique format with a lot of space b" Read more of this review »
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" Hi Danielle, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and for being part of the Goodreads giveaway. I truly appreciate it.

THE DOOR does st
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"There are good qualities here, but the story kind of stutters in fits and starts, making it difficult to stay engaged. It almost feels AI-ish in it's style. Could not get invested. There are spooky elements but there is no emotion in any of the chara" Read more of this review »
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It is a good "go-to" reference from feature films of the horror genre. It has been useful for finding ideas that can be incorporated into my writing. It also can help you develop your own scene beats by referencing other classic horror flicks. :-)

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Save the Cat! Goes to the Movies by Blake Snyder
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It was a good book, but more about examples and not really new insights and information like I had obtained with the original "Save the Cat". ...more
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It was a good book, but more about examples and not really new insights and information like I had obtained with the original "Save the Cat". ...more
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“If you like the way Alfred Hitchcock built suspense—
letting unease creep in quietly—
THE DOOR might be your kind of read.”
Eric Brown, THE DOOR: It's not locked. It's waiting.

“Some stories move in straight lines. Others return.”
Eric Brown, THE DOOR: It's not locked. It's waiting.

“Some stories move in straight lines. Others return.”
Eric Brown, THE DOOR: It's not locked. It's waiting.

“If you like the way Alfred Hitchcock built suspense—
letting unease creep in quietly—
THE DOOR might be your kind of read.”
Eric Brown, THE DOOR: It's not locked. It's waiting.

“Sometimes in life, out of nowhere, a door opens.”
Eric Brown

“Sometimes you don’t find the story.
Sometimes it finds you.”
Eric Brown

“Some thresholds don’t appear when you’re ready…
They appear when you’re meant to be. ”
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