Brian Morton (American writer)

For the Scottish writer, see Brian Morton (Scottish writer).
Brian Morton
Born1955 (age 68–69)
Teaneck, New Jersey, U.S.
OccupationAuthor
NationalityAmerican
Alma materTeaneck High School
Sarah Lawrence College
GenreFiction
Notable worksBreakable You (2006)
SpouseHeather Harpham

Brian Morton (born 1955) is an American author of five works of fiction and one memoir. He currently teaches at Sarah Lawrence College, New York University and The Bennington Writing Seminars.[1]

Morton's 1998 novel Starting Out in the Evening was adapted into the 2007 film of the same name.[2] His 2006 novel Breakable You was adapted into the 2017 film of the same name.[3]

  1. ^ Voreacos, David. "AUTHOR COMES OF AGE -- FIRST BOOK IS A NOVEL EXPERIENCE", The Record (Bergen County), November 27, 1991. Accessed September 12, 2007.
  2. ^ Scott, A. O. "Starting Out in the Evening (2007)", The New York Times, November 23, 2007. Accessed May 4, 2008. "A crepuscular glow suffuses “Starting Out in the Evening,” Andrew Wagner’s intelligent, careful adaptation of a near-perfect novel by Brian Morton."
  3. ^ Greene, Ray (14 January 2017). "'Breakable You' Palm Springs Review: Bright Ensemble Elevates Neurotic Comedy". TheWrap. Retrieved 27 December 2017.