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Andrew Neiderman
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| Born | October 26, 1940 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Fiction, gothic horror, screenwriting |
Andrew Neiderman, born on October 26, 1940, is an American writer. He is known for writing many novels. He also became a "ghostwriter" for another famous author, V. C. Andrews, after she passed away in 1986. Before becoming a full-time writer, Mr. Neiderman taught English at Fallsburg Jr./Sr. High School in New York.
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About Andrew Neiderman's Writing Career
Andrew Neiderman is perhaps most famous for his book The Devil's Advocate. This novel was later made into a popular movie in 1997. The film starred well-known actors like Keanu Reeves, Al Pacino, and Charlize Theron. It was directed by Taylor Hackford.
His Work as a Ghostwriter
After V. C. Andrews died, Andrew Neiderman took over writing books under her name. This means he became her ghostwriter. He continued her popular series, keeping her stories alive for her fans. He even adapted one of these novels, Rain, into a film in 2006.
Other Creative Projects
Mr. Neiderman has also worked on stage productions. He wrote the play version of Flowers in the Attic, which was based on a novel by V.C. Andrews. This play was first performed in New Orleans, Louisiana, in August 2015. He also wrote the story for a musical version of The Devil's Advocate.
Besides books and plays, Andrew Neiderman has written for television and movies. He helped write the screenplay for a TV movie called Duplicates. Six of his other novels have also been turned into films.
Many Published Books
By January 2010, Andrew Neiderman had written a huge number of books. Between the novels published under his own name and those he wrote as V. C. Andrews, he reached 125 published novels. This shows how dedicated and productive he is as a writer.
Awards and Recognition
Andrew Neiderman lives in Palm Springs, California. On October 17, 1997, he received a special honor there. He was given a Golden Palm Star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars. This award celebrates people who have made important contributions to the arts.
Andrew Neiderman's Novels
Here is a list of some of the novels Andrew Neiderman wrote under his own name. This list does not include the books he wrote as V. C. Andrews.
- Illusion (1967)
- Sisters (1972)
- Weekend (1980) (with Tania Grossinger)
- Pin (1981) (made into a film in 1988)
- Brainchild (1981)
- Someone's Watching (1983)
- Tender, Loving Care (1984) (adapted as an interactive movie in 1997)
- Imp (1985)
- Child's Play (1985)
- Love Child (1986)
- Reflection (1986)
- Teacher's Pet (1986)
- Night Howl (1986)
- Sight Unseen (1987)
- The Maddening (1987) (made into a film in 1995)
- Surrogate Child (1988)
- Perfect Little Angels (1989)
- The Devil's Advocate (1990) (filmed in 1997)
- Bloodchild (1990)
- The Immortals (1991)
- The Need (1992)
- Sister, Sister (1992)
- The Solomon Organization (1993)
- After Life (1993)
- Angel of Mercy (1994)
- Duplicates (1994)
- Thirsty (1995)
- The Dark (1997)
- In Double Jeopardy (1998)
- Neighborhood Watch (1999)
- Curse (2000)
- Zombies (2000)
- Amnesia (2001)
- Dead Time (2002)
- Under Abduction (2002)
- The Baby Squad (2003)
- Deficiency (2004)
- The Hunted (2005)
- Finding Satan (2006)
- Unholy Birth (2007)
- Life Sentence (2007)
- Deadly Verdict (2008)
- Guardian Angel (2010)
- Garden of the Dead (2011)
- Lost in His Eyes (2015)
- Undercover Lovers (2022)
See also
In Spanish: Andrew Neiderman para niños
