Eric Weiss

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Eric Weiss is a screenwriter whose thesis script at the American Film Institute became his first produced feature, Wicked, starring Julia Stiles and premiering at the Sundance Film Festival. He later co-wrote the feature films Bongwater and Buffalo Soldiers, starring Joaquin Phoenix. Cordero is his debut novel, bringing his cinematic storytelling to the page. He lives in Burbank, California.

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I have a short California noir novella coming out soon.

It’s a lean, action-driven California noir inspired by a real 1980 crime, focused on escalation, pressure, and the consequences of bad decisions.

If that kind of crime fiction is your thing, I’m happy to share a free advance copy with interested readers.

There’s no obligation — I’m simply offering it to early readers who might enjoy it.

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Eric Weiss Hi Emma,

Thank you for the thoughtful note — I really appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. I’m glad the brother dynamic and the desert atmosphere resonated with you.

It means a lot that you reached out.

Best,

Eric


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