Sandra Brown in Literature and Cinema

The most famous American writer, author of world best-sellers, novelist Sandra Brown is originally from Texas, from the small town of Waco. Mrs. Brown spent her childhood in Texas. Before marriage, she studied at the University of Texas as a linguist with a degree in English. In 1968, Michael Brown, the host of a local talk show, became the spouse of the future writer. She did not immediately become a writer: for a long time she worked as a model, her face could be seen in many commercials. She was a TV presenter and manager of a perfume boutique.

Attempt at writing

The husband introduced Sandra to his friends, many of whom were representatives of culture and art. One of them advised the young model to go to a conference of writers at the University of Houston. This trip impressed her - she decided to try herself as an author of books. Sandra Brown writes love affairs, crime, adventure novels. She began her work under various pseudonyms: Laura Jordan, Erin St. Clair, Rachel Ryan. Work under pseudonyms is a publisher requirement. It was necessary to write at least 6 books a year and under different names. Brown's first manuscripts - small love stories and novels - were published in 1981. Two first-born writers - "Wedding Wreath" and "Reckless Love" - ​​enjoyed considerable popularity among women. Over the next 6 years, such works as “Priceless Gift”, “Temptation Park”, “Second Attempt”, “Awakening”, “Tempting Kiss”, “Secret of Charisma”, “Difficult Choice”, “Women's Whims” and a lot others.

Free swimming

Until 1987, the author worked under a contract, and after the end of her term, she began an independent writing career - over the next years, Sandra Brown’s novels became world best-sellers. “Like Two Drops of Water” is the author’s first work, which was included in the list of the best books according to The New York Times. So the writer became popular all over the world. The main directions of creativity were love affairs, adventure novels and novels, detective stories and action-packed thrillers. Since the beginning of an independent writing career, even the first, reprinted works of Brown have become bestsellers.

During 1987-1992, the author was awarded several prestigious prizes several times, became a member of the associations of authors and literary committees. Over the years of creativity, the writer has developed a recognizable style. She writes no more than one novel per year. Her works are characterized by intricate storylines, a mesmerizing plot, content.

About love and danger

Action romance novels are the main direction of the writer's work. “Crossing All Borders” was released in 1985 - one of the works of the period of collaboration of the writer with the publishing house on a contract basis. The story is about a young woman who was separated from her beloved - he went to war, but he was not destined to return. The work is permeated with real, genuine feelings of love, despair, grief. In 1986, “Bound by Honor” was released - an action-packed detective story about the love of a carefree girl and a runaway prisoner.

At the end of the contract, Sandra Brown continues to write in the crown genre - this is how the novels “Secret Secrets”, “French Silk”, “Like Two Drops of Water”, “Principal Witness”, “American Abduction” appear. The most famous works are Ricochet, Smoke Screen, Day of Sin, and Screenwriter. The common features of the plot are passionate love against the background of an unusual detective story.

The circulation of published books by the writer exceeded 70 million copies, they have been translated into more than 30 languages.

Love is wonderful

Unchanging success enjoyed romance novels - it was with them that Sandra Brown began her writing career. After Reckless Love and The Wedding Wreath, several well-known works were published. It is worth noting that the first 10 years of creativity were just such books the novelist wrote. The storyline is built on the contrasts of the main characters - a sophisticated lady and a rude farmer, a pretentious, wealthy business woman and an unsociable, brutal policeman. The most famous novels of the genre are “Thirst”, “Silk Web”, “Flame of Passion”, “Awakening”, “Eloquent Silence”, “Secret of Nobleness”, “Gray Mouse”, “Tiger Prince”, “Women's Whims”, “Heat heaven ”,“ On the limit ”,“ Night with a stranger ”and many others.

In 2001, one of the author’s latest works in the genre of a romance novel, Envy, was published. She tells the story of the daughter of the owner of the publishing house, who decided to find the author of an amazing manuscript. Of course, young Maris will have unforgettable adventures and an ocean of passion.

The writer became the owner of a prestigious award - "For loyalty to the genre."

Not only about books

The works of the writer live not only on the pages of books. Screen versions of Sandra Brown ’s novels - “French Silk”, “Ricochet”, “Smoke Screen”.

In 1994, the film "French Silk" was directed by Noel Nozzack. The author of the book also participated in the creation of the film version - Mrs. Brown acted as one of the screenwriters. The story tells of the sudden passion of a strict police detective and the main suspect in the murder case. The film did not go to cinemas, little known.

The next film adaptation appeared 16 years later - in 2010, Harry Yates shot The Smokescreen, and the world famous writer again tested herself as a screenwriter. Jamie Pressley played a journalist who had to get involved in a dangerous investigation into the murder of a policeman. The novel, which formed the basis of the movie, is one of Brown's most famous works in the genre of action-packed detective.

And a year later, Ricochet, a detective about investigating a mysterious crime in the house of a young, attractive lady, was filmed. Once again, the heart of an uncompromising investigator is in danger - he is driven crazy by a beautiful suspect.

Films based on Sandra Brown’s novels are filled with all sorts of emotions and dynamics.