Talking Mysteries: A Conversation with Tony Hillerman
In Talking Mysteries, Tony Hillerman discusses his craft, including his approach to plot, characterization, and setting, and the wrinkles and twists that make his brand of fiction unique. These and other insights into how he writes emerge in an extended interview with his long-time friend and fellow author Ernie Bulow. An autobiographical piece by Hillerman details his early years in Oklahoma, first encounters with Navajo culture, and his eventual life as journalist and author.\ Navajo artist...
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In Talking Mysteries, Tony Hillerman discusses his craft, including his approach to plot, characterization, and setting, and the wrinkles and twists that make his brand of fiction unique.Publishers WeeklyOriginally self-published in somewhat different form as Words, Weather, and Wolfmen (1989), Talking Mysteries: A Conversation with Tony Hillerman, by Tony Hillerman and Ernie Bulow, will delight all fans of the creator of Jim Chee and Joe Leaphorn. A map of Hillerman country, illustrations by Ernest Franklin and a series of photos of Hillerman at work (or is he just playing solitaire?) lend visual appeal. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.
Map: Hillerman's Territory8Introduction11Mystery, Country Boys, and the Big Reservation23A Conversation with Tony Hillerman45The Witch, Yazzie, and the Nine of Clubs93Biographies111Drawings124Afterword137
\ Publishers WeeklyOriginally self-published in somewhat different form as Words, Weather, and Wolfmen (1989), Talking Mysteries: A Conversation with Tony Hillerman, by Tony Hillerman and Ernie Bulow, will delight all fans of the creator of Jim Chee and Joe Leaphorn. A map of Hillerman country, illustrations by Ernest Franklin and a series of photos of Hillerman at work (or is he just playing solitaire?) lend visual appeal. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.\ \ \ \ \ BooknewsHillerman (Skinwalkers, Talking God . . .) reflects on the craft of mystery writing, his approach to plot, characterization, setting, and his unique style. Includes a mini-mystery published in 1981 and long unavailable. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)\ \
