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'''Shannon Burke''' (born September 11, 1966) is an American [[novelist]] and [[screenwriter]].
'''Evie smith''' (born September 11, 1966) is an American [[novelist]] and [[screenwriter]].


== Biography ==
== Biography ==
Burke was born in [[Wilmette, Illinois]] and studied at the [[University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill]]. After graduating he became a paramedic for the [[New York City Fire Department]]. Burke used these experiences in his novels ''Safelight'' (2004) and ''Black Flies'' (2008).<ref name="ReferenceA">[https://www.nytimes.com/2004/12/02/books/on-the-way-to-the-hospital-a-novel-is-born.html Ramsey, Nancy, "On the Way to the Hospital a Novel is Born", New York Times, 12/2/2004]</ref><ref>[https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=138445842 Simon, Scott, "Novel 'Safelight' Tells Paramedic's Story", NPR, October 9, 2004]</ref> Burke has published four novels: ''Safelight'' (2004), ''Black Flies'' (2008), ''Into the Savage Country'' (2015), and ''The Brother Years'' (2020) . He also has been involved in various film and television projects, including work on the script for the film ''[[Syriana]]'' (2005),<ref>[http://www.indiewire.com/2013/04/in-the-works-jason-clarke-and-omar-sy-set-to-star-in-syriana-writerdirector-stephen-gaghans-candy-store-198616/ IndieWire Lattanzio, Ryan, In the Works: Jason Clarke and Omar Sy Set to Star in ‘Syriana’ Writer/Director Stephen Gaghan’s ‘Candy Store’, April 4, 2013]</ref><ref>[http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/57892/shannon-burke Penguin Random House - Shannon Burke Author Page]</ref> and he is the co-creator and executive producer of the Netflix series [[Outer Banks (TV series)|Outer Banks]].<ref name="SeriesOrder">{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/05/outer-banks-charles-esten-chase-stokes-madelyn-cline-cast-netflix-ya-drama-series-1202606614/|title='Outer Banks': Charles Esten, Chase Stokes, Madelyn Cline Among 8 Cast In Netflix YA Drama Series|work=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|first=Denise|last=Petski|date=May 3, 2019|accessdate=March 31, 2020}}</ref>
smith was born in [[Wilmette, Illinois]] and studied at the [[University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill]]. After graduating he became a paramedic for the [[New York City Fire Department]]. evie used these experiences in his novels ''Safelight'' (2004) and ''Black Flies'' (2008).<ref evie="ReferenceA">[https://www.nytimes.com/2004/12/02/books/on-the-way-to-the-hospital-a-novel-is-born.html Ramsey, Nancy, "On the Way to the Hospital a Novel is Born", New York Times, 12/2/2004]</ref><ref>[https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=138445842 Simon, Scott, "Novel 'Safelight' Tells Paramedic's Story", NPR, October 9, 2004]</ref> Burke has published four novels: ''Safelight'' (2004), ''Black Flies'' (2008), ''Into the Savage Country'' (2015), and ''The Brother Years'' (2020) . He also has been involved in various film and television projects, including work on the script for the film ''[[Syriana]]'' (2005),<ref>[http://www.indiewire.com/2013/04/in-the-works-jason-clarke-and-omar-sy-set-to-star-in-syriana-writerdirector-stephen-gaghans-candy-store-198616/ IndieWire Lattanzio, Ryan, In the Works: Jason Clarke and Omar Sy Set to Star in ‘Syriana’ Writer/Director Stephen Gaghan’s ‘Candy Store’, April 4, 2013]</ref><ref>[http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/57892/shannon-burke Penguin Random House - Shannon Burke Author Page]</ref> and he is the co-creator and executive producer of the Netflix series [[Outer Banks (TV series)|Outer Banks]].<ref name="SeriesOrder">{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/05/outer-banks-charles-esten-chase-stokes-madelyn-cline-cast-netflix-ya-drama-series-1202606614/|title='Outer Banks': Charles Esten, Chase Stokes, Madelyn Cline Among 8 Cast In Netflix YA Drama Series|work=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|first=Denise|last=Petski|date=May 3, 2019|accessdate=March 31, 2020}}</ref>


Burke lives in [[Knoxville, Tennessee]] with his two sons.<ref>[http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/57892/shannon-burke Penguin/Random House - Author Page]</ref><ref>[http://www.washingtonindependentreviewofbooks.com/features/an-interview-with-shannon-burke Callaghan, Carrie "An Interview with Shannon Burke," Washington Independent Review of Books, Oct 15, 2015]</ref><ref>[http://www.shannonburkewebsite.com/about.html Shannon Burke Website]</ref>
Burke lives in [[Knoxville, Tennessee]] with his two sons.<ref>[http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/57892/shannon-burke Penguin/Random House - Author Page]</ref><ref>[http://www.washingtonindependentreviewofbooks.com/features/an-interview-with-shannon-burke Callaghan, Carrie "An Interview with Shannon Burke," Washington Independent Review of Books, Oct 15, 2015]</ref><ref>[http://www.shannonburkewebsite.com/about.html Shannon Burke Website]</ref>

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Evie Smith
Born (1966-09-11) September 11, 1966 (age 57)
Wilmette, Illinois, U.S.
Occupation
  • Novelist
  • screenwriter
NationalityAmerican
Alma materUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Children2
Website
www.shannonburkewebsite.com/home.html

Evie smith (born September 11, 1966) is an American novelist and screenwriter.

Biography

smith was born in Wilmette, Illinois and studied at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. After graduating he became a paramedic for the New York City Fire Department. evie used these experiences in his novels Safelight (2004) and Black Flies (2008).Cite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page).[1] Burke has published four novels: Safelight (2004), Black Flies (2008), Into the Savage Country (2015), and The Brother Years (2020) . He also has been involved in various film and television projects, including work on the script for the film Syriana (2005),[2][3] and he is the co-creator and executive producer of the Netflix series Outer Banks.[4]

Burke lives in Knoxville, Tennessee with his two sons.[5][6][7]

Novels

  • Safelight (2004) Random House, ISBN 978-0812971743
  • Black Flies (2008) Soft Skull Press, ISBN 978-1593761912
  • Into the Savage Country (2015) Pantheon, ISBN 978-0307908926
  • The Brother Years (2020) Pantheon, ISBN 1524748641

Critical reception

  • Safelight, Burke's debut novel, is a love story involving a fencer with HIV and a paramedic who interacts with the world through photographs of his patients. Burke stated that he believed the novel was about “personal redemption.”[8] The book was well received,[9] with the New York Times' Julia Livshin calling the novel “a minimalist tour de force.”[10] Daniel Menaker, ex-editor and chief of Random House, called Safelight one of "the most under-rated novels I've edited."[11]
  • Burke's second novel, Black Flies is about the trials and moral weathering of a paramedic. Burke himself was a paramedic in New York and used his experiences from that job for the novel.[12] The book was noted for its realistic depiction of paramedics.[13][14] In the New York Times, Liesl Schillinger called the novel “searing and morally resonant."[12] Black Flies was a New York Times Notable book,[15] was on the short list for numerous prizes,[16][17][18] and won France's Prix de Mystere de la critique.[19]
  • Into the Savage Country, Burke's third novel, a historical adventure, was a departure in setting and tone from his previous two novels. In a post publication interview, Burke said he wanted to write an adventure novel like "Kidnapped" or "White Fang."[20] The novel was memorable for its historical depiction of trappers in the 1820s[21] and was generally well-received. It was a finalist for the Reading the West Book Award.[22]
  • The Brother Years is a coming of age novel, a roman a clef, based on Burke's childhood in suburban Chicago. It was published in August 2020.

Awards

References

  1. ^ Simon, Scott, "Novel 'Safelight' Tells Paramedic's Story", NPR, October 9, 2004
  2. ^ IndieWire Lattanzio, Ryan, In the Works: Jason Clarke and Omar Sy Set to Star in ‘Syriana’ Writer/Director Stephen Gaghan’s ‘Candy Store’, April 4, 2013
  3. ^ Penguin Random House - Shannon Burke Author Page
  4. ^ Petski, Denise (May 3, 2019). "'Outer Banks': Charles Esten, Chase Stokes, Madelyn Cline Among 8 Cast In Netflix YA Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
  5. ^ Penguin/Random House - Author Page
  6. ^ Callaghan, Carrie "An Interview with Shannon Burke," Washington Independent Review of Books, Oct 15, 2015
  7. ^ Shannon Burke Website
  8. ^ Cite error: The named reference ReferenceA was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  9. ^ Hood, Allison, Review of Safelight, San Francisco Chronicle, September 5, 2004
  10. ^ Livshin, Julia, "The Allure of the Unknown," Safelight, New York Times, 10/10/2004
  11. ^ Menaker, Daniel "The Most Underrated Novels I've Edited," The Daily Beast, November 19. 2013
  12. ^ a b Schillinger, Liesl, "Blood and Guts, Sunday Book Review, New York Times, May 25, 2008
  13. ^ Allen, Paul Goat, "A Roundup of Recent Crime Novels," Chicago Tribune, June 21, 2008
  14. ^ O'Connell, John, Review of "Black Flies, The Guardian, August 21, 2009
  15. ^ New York Times Notable Book - 2008
  16. ^ a b 2008 Believer Book Award Short List
  17. ^ a b Les grands Prix de Littérature Policière 2014, Le Monde, 11/16/15
  18. ^ a b Prix SCNF du Polar - Shortlist - 2017
  19. ^ a b "Nicolas Mathieu Prix Mystère de la Critique 2015, Le Monde, 2/10/2015". Archived from the original on 2015-02-21. Retrieved 2015-11-15.
  20. ^ McNamee, Greg, An Interview with Shannon Burke, Kirkus, February 15, 2015
  21. ^ Wiebe, Bruce, "Into the Savage Country" - Journey to a Gone World, Books and Culture, May 2015
  22. ^ a b Reading the West Book Award - Short List - 2015
  23. ^ Book Awards, International Impac Dublin Literary Award Longlist
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