Brett Riley (writer)

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Brett Alan Riley is an American writer and college professor.

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Brett Riley

Biography

In 2013, Ink Brush Press published Riley's collection of linked short stories, The Subtle Dance of Impulse and Light. [1]

Riley's debut novel, Comanche: A Novel, was published by Imbrifex Books in September 2020. [2] and was generally well received. [3] [4]

Works

Books

Screenplays

Notes

  1. The Subtle Dance of Impulse and Light : a collection of episodes. Ink Brush Press. April 2013. ISBN   9780988863200.
  2. Riley, Brett (September 2020). Comanche (First ed.). Imbrifex Books. ISBN   9781945501364.
  3. Pitt, David (April 10, 2020). "Booklist Magazine Book Review".
  4. Dunn, Si (October 25, 2020). "Lone Star Review: COMANCHE".

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