Edward ChampionDaniel Woodrell is gone. What a terrible loss! He was a stunningly talented writer and a TERRIFIC man. I interviewed him back in 2013 and the two of us got along like a bunch of quietly mischievous schoolboys. You can listen to the interview below. Read ALL of the man's books.
https://www.edrants.com/daniel-woodrell-the-bat-segundo-show-517/
Daniel Woodrell (The Bat Segundo Show #517) - Reluctant Habits
In this rare long form interview, acclaimed author Daniel Woodrell discusses how William Kennedy's novels provided inspiration for THE MAID'S VERSION, Ozark vernacular, what people get wrong about stew, how one can know all of humanity by living in a small town, Tony Danza's boxing skills, film noir, avoiding tough guy cliches, and his experience as a Marine. [MP3, 50 minutes] [Notes and partial transcript]