David Morrell: Lifetime Achievement Interview With Lee Child

Author Interviews • Writing Craft
2016
Featuring David Morrell, Lee Child

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Interviewed by Lee Child, bestselling author David Morrell reflects on the influences that shaped his writing career, from the television series Route 66 to the work of Ernest Hemingway. Morrell also shares the origins of First Blood, the inspiration behind his iconic protagonist, and the creative drive that continues to fuel his storytelling.

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