Author, Writer. A native of Oxford, Mississippi, Brown, took up writing while working as a firefighter. Brown’s works include, “Facing The Music” (1988), “Big Bad Love” (1990), Dirty Work” (1989), “On Fire” (1995), “Father And Son” (1996), “Joe” (1991), “Fay” (2000), “Billy Ray’s Farm (2001), and “The Rabbit Factory” (2003). His books have also been awarded prizes and have been made into films. In 2002, Brown was the subject of the documentary, “The Rough South Of Larry Brown”, by director Gary Hawkins. Brown passed away in his native Oxford, Mississippi, after suffering a heart attack, at the age of 53. (bio by: K)