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David M. Brown

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June 07, 1982 in Barnsley, The United Kingdom

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David Brown could be considered a fantasy fanatic, especially since he has spent the last 10 years developing a 47,000-year history for his fictional world of Elenchera. When converting his obsession into literary form, David commits himself to a rigorous writing and editing process before his work can meet his approval. Combined with the critical eye of his wife and a BA Honors in History and English, David's dedication leads him to his goal of inspiring readers through heartfelt stories and characters.

Although David is inspired primarily by fantasy fiction, he also finds his muse in the form of anime, world cinema, history, and biographies. His own books, Fezariu's Epiphany and the in-progress A World Apart, combine aspects from worlds bo...more


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Wheezer and the Painted Frog Cover showcase: Wheezer and the Painted Frog   Kitty Sutton


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I am a Cherokee and an artist. I was uncertain if my paintings of the main characters would work for the cover of my book, because they look so simple compared to most electronically prepared images. However, when I showed them to my publisher, th...

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Published on June 01, 2012 15:24
Average rating: 3.89 · 61 ratings · 45 reviews · 6 distinct works
Fezariu's Epiphany
4.0 of 5 stars 4.00 avg rating — 51 ratings — published 2011 — 4 editions
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Short Stories I-IV
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Hawkswood
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Fezariu's Epiphany A World Apart
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The Crimson Pact Volume One by Paul Genesse
The Crimson Pact Volume One (The Crimson Pact #1)
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Heaven and hell, angels and demons, the battle between good and evil is an enduring theme that will never grow old. The last time I was fighting demons was on the PS3 in Darksiders so the prospect of a compilation of short stories involving battles a...more
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Grotesque by Natsuo Kirino
Grotesque
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I first came across Natsuo Kirino’s work with her brilliant novel, Out, and have since read Real World, which was quite good but couldn’t match up to Out. Kirino’s novels focus on the dark side of Japanese society and put their emphasis on women tryi...more
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Magnus Opum by Jonathan  Gould
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Having loved Jonathan Gould’s Doodling, I couldn’t wait to try Magnus Opum which promised a rich blend of fantasy but with Mr Gould’s style thrown in. I wasn’t sure how the concoction would turn out so I armed myself with my Kindle and joined the nov...more
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Sir David Attenborough is one of the true British greats. His voice is known worldwide and his vast array of work, including many memorable wildlife documentaries, have long since cemented his place as one of the finest presenters. An amusing but mod...more
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The Quiet American by Graham Greene
The Quiet American
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I broke my rule when it came to The Quiet American, having seen the film from 2002, before reading the book. This isn’t a rule I break often but having enjoyed the film when I saw it a few years back I was naturally delighted to read Greene’s novel f...more
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