Daniel Woodrell
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Daniel Woodrell (born March 4, 1953) is an American novelist and short story writer who has written nine books, most of which were set in the Missouri Ozarks, as well as a collection of short stories.
Woodrell coined the word "country noir" to describe his 1996 book Give Us a Kiss.
Reviewers have increasingly used the word to categorize his writing.
Early life and education
Woodrell was born in Springfield, Missouri, in the state's southern southwestern corner. He grew up in Missouri and dropped out of high school to join the Marines after being drafted out of high school. He earned a BA degree from the University of Kansas and an MFA from the Iowa Writers' Workshop later in life. On December 17, 2016, the University of Missouri Kansas City conferred an honorary doctorate to Daniel Woodrell.
Career
Woodrell's eight books were set in the Missouri Ozarks, a setting he remembers from childhood. He has written books based on crime, a term he coined "country noir," a term that has been used by commentators to describe his work. However, William Boyle, a well-known fan and fellow writer of literary crime fiction, placed Woodrell's work in a broader context: "This Woodrell guy has got double of everything." "He's interested in the entirety of humanity through the lens of his place," says language, plot, dialogue, and a sense of place.
Woodrell has three books that have been adapted for film in addition to finding readers for his fiction. Woe to Live On (1987), Woodrell's second book, was based on Ang Lee's 1999 film Ride with the Devil.
Winter's Bone (2006) was adapted by writer and director Debra Granik for a film of the same name that was released commercially in June 2010 after winning two prizes at the Sundance Film Festival, including the Grand Jury Prize for a dramatic film. Several commentators called it one of the year's best films and an American classic, and it received four Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture.
Tomato Red (1998) was adapted for a 2017 feature film by Irish writer and producer Juanita Wilson. This was released in Ireland in March 2017 and was nominated for four awards at the Irish Film & Television Awards, including Best Film. On April 23, 2017, the Newport Beach International Film Festival made it's debut.
Woodrell was caught breaking his shoulder in a boat fishing crash while filming a segment for Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations.