Robert Crais (2015)
Louisiana Legends
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Interview
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2015-09-06
Duration: 00:25:25
Subjects: CRAIS, ROBERT | Authors | Writing | Fiction | Television
Contributors:
- Courtney, Beth Host
- Yancey, Allegra Nevils Producer
- Fourrier, Clay Interviewee
- Arceneaux, William Interviewee
- Crais, Robert Interviewee
Description
This episode of the series “Louisiana Legends” from September 6, 2015, features an interview with author Robert Crais conducted by Beth Courtney. Crais, a native of Baton Rouge, is a mystery writer best known for his Elvis Cole and Joe Pike novels. He discusses: his love for Baton Rouge; his decision to move to Los Angeles to become a writer; his time as a screenwriter for television, including “Cagney & Lacey”; the differences between writing for television and writing novels; writing female characters; growing up around police officers; his standalone novels; the film adaptations of his novels; the Louisiana references in his books; and being honored with the Grand Master Award by the Mystery Writers of America.