Then, in 1998, he published his first novel, Digital Fortress-followed in swift succession by Angels and Demons, Deception Point, The Lost Symbol, and most recently Inferno. His first attempt was a pseudonymously written self-help book for women co-written with his future wife Blythe Newlon. There and then, he determined to try his hand at writing. By the time he finished the book, he had decided he could do as well. Then, on vacation in Tahiti, he stumbled on a paperback copy of Sheldon's novel The Doomsday Conspiracy. Up until 1994, his reading tastes were focused sharply on the classics. After college he supported himself through teaching and enjoyed moderate success as a musician and songwriter.īrown credits Sidney Sheldon with jump-starting his literary career. Novelist Dan Brown may not have invented the literary thriller, but his groundbreaking tour de force The Da Vinci Code-with its irresistible mix of religion, history, art, and science-is the gold standard for a flourishing genre.īorn in Exeter, New Hampshire in 1964, Brown attended Phillips Exeter Academy (where his father taught), and graduated from Amherst with a double major in Spanish and English. Education-B.A., Amherst College University.
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