Based in the United States, William Burton McCormick is a distinguished author of historical fiction. He was born in Maryland and spent his formative years in Nevada. McCormick holds degrees in Computer Sciences and Ancient Studies from Brown University. His passion for writing led him to further his education, earning a MA in Novel Writing from the University of Manchester. He also studied at Lomonosov Moscow State University, which provided him with valuable insights and experiences for his writing.
McCormick has a reputation for being a bold adventurer, having lived in seven different countries, including Russia and Latvia. His travels were primarily in service of his research for his debut novel, "Lenin's Harem". His dedication to his craft has earned him several accolades, including being elected as a Hawthornden Writing Fellow in 2013 and being a four-time Derringer Finalist.
McCormick's short fiction has been featured in various renowned publications such as "The Saturday Evening Post", "Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine", "Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine", "Sherlock Holmes Mystery Magazine", and "Over My Dead Body!". His work has also been included in the "CWA Anthology of Short Stories: Mystery Tour" by Orenda Books. He is a member of several professional organizations, including Mystery Writers of America, the Crime Writers' Association, International Thriller Writers, and the Historical Novel Society.