Gary Braver

Gary Goshgarian, writing under the pen name Gary Braver, is the author of nine published thrillers and mysteries. He also holds a position as an assistant professor of English at Northeastern University in Boston, where he has also led fiction-writing workshops across the United States and Europe. Prior to his literary career, Goshgarian earned a degree in physics from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, an institution that recognized him with the Robert H. Goddard Award for Outstanding Professional Achievement in 2014. He later pursued advanced studies in English, obtaining an MA from the University of Connecticut and a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, a path he chose after deciding to write upon completing his undergraduate studies.

His writing career began with three novels published under his own name, followed by six more released under the pseudonym Gary Braver. The pen name "Braver" is a translated version of his paternal grandfather's name, Garabed Markarian. Several of his novels explore biomedical themes, including titles like "Elixir," "Gray Matter," and "Flashback," the latter of which received the Massachusetts Honor Book Award for Fiction in 2006. Other works delve into archaeological subjects, such as "Atlantis Fire" and "The Stone Circle." Additionally, he co-authored the murder mystery "Choose Me" with Tess Gerritsen, published in July 2021.

Gary Goshgarian, who writes thrillers and mysteries as Gary Braver, possesses a unique academic foundation. He holds an undergraduate degree in physics from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, an institution that honored him in 2014 with the Robert H. Goddard Award for Outstanding Professional Achievement. This scientific background is complemented by his extensive work in English and creative writing. After deciding to pursue writing post-college, he earned a Master of Arts in English from the University of Connecticut and a Ph.D. in English from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Goshgarian also has experience authoring five college writing textbooks for Pearson Education, indicating a significant contribution to academic writing instruction.

Operating under the pseudonym Gary Braver, which is a translated form of his paternal grandfather's name, Goshgarian has authored nine thrillers and mysteries. His literary output includes novels with a distinct biomedical focus, such as "Elixir," "Gray Matter," and "Flashback." The novel "Flashback" garnered recognition with the Massachusetts Honor Book Award for Fiction in 2006. Beyond medical themes, Goshgarian also explores archaeological subjects in works like "Atlantis Fire" and "The Stone Circle." In a collaborative effort, he co-authored the murder mystery "Choose Me" with Tess Gerritsen, which was released in July 2021.