Elmore John Leonard, Jr. (October 11, 1925– August 20, 2013) was an American novelist, short story writer, and screenwriter. His earliest novels, published in the 1950s, were Westerns, but Leonard went on to specialize in crime fiction and suspense thrillers, many of which have been adapted into motion pictures.
Leonard was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, the son of Flora Amelia (née Rive) and Elmore John Leonard, Sr. Because his father worked as a site locator for General Motors, the family moved frequently for several years. In 1934, the family settled in Detroit.
He graduated from the University of Detroit Jesuit High School in 1943 and immediately joined the Navy, where he served with the Seabees for three years in the South Pacific (gaining the nickname "Dutch", after pitcher Dutch Leonard). Enrolling at the University of Detroit in 1946, he pursued writing more seriously, entering his work in short story contests and sending it off to magazines. He graduated in 1950 with a bachelor's degree in English and philosophy. A year before he graduated, he got a job as a copy writer with Campbell-Ewald Advertising Agency, a position he kept for several years, writing on the side.
Author Elmore Leonard, multi-bestselling author, has written dozens of novels (several of which have been optioned and/or turned into Hollywood films, such as Get Shorty, Out of Sight, and Jackie Brown). Listen in as this publishing legend shares his story writing process, including how he usually starts with an idea for a character and the question of what happens next.
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Novelist Elmore Leonard on Writing
American novelist and screenwriter Elmore Leonard (1925-2013) shares his thoughts on crafting the end of a book and the rules of writing. Courtesy Harper Collins.
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published: 30 Aug 2013
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Tue, Aug 20: Considered one of the greatest American fiction writers of the modern age, Elmore Leonard penned more than 45 books. He died Tuesday at the age of 87. Brian Mooar reports. For more info, please go to http://www.globalnews.ca
published: 21 Aug 2013
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Author Elmore Leonard in his own words
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Remembering writer Elmore Leonard
Elmore Leonard died Tuesday at age 87. He was best known as a crime and mystery writer, and many of his books were made into movies. Bob Schieffer reports.
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ELMORE LEONARD: BUT DON’T TRY TO WRITE explores the life and legacy of the acclaimed crime novelist Elmore Leonard. From his early westerns to his crime novels set in Florida and Detroit, Leonard’s depiction of America is as real as it gets. Author of more than 40 works, many of Leonard’s novels were adapted for film and television, including Get Shorty, Out of Sight, Jackie Brown, and 3:10 to Yuma. The documentary reveals the experiences and influences that shaped one of the crime genre’s greatest authors.
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Author Elmore Leonard, multi-bestselling author, has written dozens of novels (several of which have been optioned and/or turned into Hollywood films, such as Get Shorty, Out of Sight, and Jackie Brown). Listen in as this publishing legend shares his story writing process, including how he usually starts with an idea for a character and the question of what happens next.
American novelist and screenwriter Elmore Leonard (1925-2013) shares his thoughts on crafting the end of a book and the rules of writing. Courtesy Harper Collin...
American novelist and screenwriter Elmore Leonard (1925-2013) shares his thoughts on crafting the end of a book and the rules of writing. Courtesy Harper Collins.
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Tue, Aug 20: Considered one of the greatest American fiction writers of the modern age, Elmore Leonard penned more than 45 books. He died Tuesday at the age of 87. Brian Mooar reports. For more info, please go to http://www.globalnews.ca
Tue, Aug 20: Considered one of the greatest American fiction writers of the modern age, Elmore Leonard penned more than 45 books. He died Tuesday at the age of 87. Brian Mooar reports. For more info, please go to http://www.globalnews.ca
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Elmore Leonard is one of America's best crime writers. In his latest project, Leonard will executive produce the FX drama "Justified." He answers reader questi...
Elmore Leonard is one of America's best crime writers. In his latest project, Leonard will executive produce the FX drama "Justified." He answers reader questions here.
Elmore Leonard is one of America's best crime writers. In his latest project, Leonard will executive produce the FX drama "Justified." He answers reader questions here.
Elmore Leonard died Tuesday at age 87. He was best known as a crime and mystery writer, and many of his books were made into movies. Bob Schieffer reports.
Elmore Leonard died Tuesday at age 87. He was best known as a crime and mystery writer, and many of his books were made into movies. Bob Schieffer reports.
Elmore Leonard died Tuesday at age 87. He was best known as a crime and mystery writer, and many of his books were made into movies. Bob Schieffer reports.
ELMORE LEONARD: BUT DON’T TRY TO WRITE explores the life and legacy of the acclaimed crime novelist Elmore Leonard. From his early westerns to his crime novels ...
ELMORE LEONARD: BUT DON’T TRY TO WRITE explores the life and legacy of the acclaimed crime novelist Elmore Leonard. From his early westerns to his crime novels set in Florida and Detroit, Leonard’s depiction of America is as real as it gets. Author of more than 40 works, many of Leonard’s novels were adapted for film and television, including Get Shorty, Out of Sight, Jackie Brown, and 3:10 to Yuma. The documentary reveals the experiences and influences that shaped one of the crime genre’s greatest authors.
ELMORE LEONARD: BUT DON’T TRY TO WRITE explores the life and legacy of the acclaimed crime novelist Elmore Leonard. From his early westerns to his crime novels set in Florida and Detroit, Leonard’s depiction of America is as real as it gets. Author of more than 40 works, many of Leonard’s novels were adapted for film and television, including Get Shorty, Out of Sight, Jackie Brown, and 3:10 to Yuma. The documentary reveals the experiences and influences that shaped one of the crime genre’s greatest authors.
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Elmore Leonard is one of America's best crime writers. In his latest project, Leonard will executive produce the FX drama "Justified." He answers reader questions here.
Elmore Leonard died Tuesday at age 87. He was best known as a crime and mystery writer, and many of his books were made into movies. Bob Schieffer reports.
ELMORE LEONARD: BUT DON’T TRY TO WRITE explores the life and legacy of the acclaimed crime novelist Elmore Leonard. From his early westerns to his crime novels set in Florida and Detroit, Leonard’s depiction of America is as real as it gets. Author of more than 40 works, many of Leonard’s novels were adapted for film and television, including Get Shorty, Out of Sight, Jackie Brown, and 3:10 to Yuma. The documentary reveals the experiences and influences that shaped one of the crime genre’s greatest authors.
Authors Martin Amis and Elmore Leonard discuss their writing styles and influences.
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Elmore John Leonard, Jr. (October 11, 1925– August 20, 2013) was an American novelist, short story writer, and screenwriter. His earliest novels, published in the 1950s, were Westerns, but Leonard went on to specialize in crime fiction and suspense thrillers, many of which have been adapted into motion pictures.
Leonard was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, the son of Flora Amelia (née Rive) and Elmore John Leonard, Sr. Because his father worked as a site locator for General Motors, the family moved frequently for several years. In 1934, the family settled in Detroit.
He graduated from the University of Detroit Jesuit High School in 1943 and immediately joined the Navy, where he served with the Seabees for three years in the South Pacific (gaining the nickname "Dutch", after pitcher Dutch Leonard). Enrolling at the University of Detroit in 1946, he pursued writing more seriously, entering his work in short story contests and sending it off to magazines. He graduated in 1950 with a bachelor's degree in English and philosophy. A year before he graduated, he got a job as a copy writer with Campbell-Ewald Advertising Agency, a position he kept for several years, writing on the side.