Turner Browne
Turner was born and raised in the Cajun area of south Louisiana. His photography has been exhibited nationally and is held in major collections, including the Library of Congress. Two monographs feature his work: Louisiana Cajuns (1977) and The Last River (1993), the latter inspiring Jeff Nichols’ film Mud. He coauthored Photographic Artist & Innovators (1983), the first US international photographic who’s who. Films include Only Once in a Lifetime, and The New Klan.
After moving to Seattle in 1991, Turner grappled with depression and turned to writing as a way of climbing back to the light. Today, he lives in the Los Angeles area.
Praise
“A haunting tale that will pull you in from page one and stay with you long after you finish. A stunning exploration of the fragile lines between desire and revulsion, reality and illusion, love and indifference.”—Amy Friedman, author of Desperado’s Wife: A Memoir
“Turner Browne’s recounting of a challenging, existential episode in his life turns inexorably dark when, as with most mental illnesses, the fog rolls in silently until it envelopes him. His escape is a thrilling ride.”—Chris Engholm, author of House of Light and White River Memoirs
“In Losing the Light, Turner reveals the hidden demons that awaken unexpectedly in this harrowing journey of an artist’s fall and redemption. A powerful and unforgettable story.”—Lesley Hyatt, instructor, UCLA Extension Writers Program
