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Walter Mosley

Walter Mosley
Walter Mosley is the author of more than 43 critically acclaimed books, including the major bestselling mystery series featuring Easy Rawlins. His work has been translated into 23 languages and includes literary fiction, science fiction, political monographs, and a young adult novel. His short fiction has been widely published, and his nonfiction has appeared in The New York Times Magazine and The Nation, among other publications. He is the winner of numerous awards, including an O. Henry Award, a Grammy and PEN America’s Lifetime Achievement Award. He lives in New York City.


Walter Mosley on Learning to Love Rewriting

"The beauty of life is in its flaws and how you deal with them."
June 11, 2021  By Walter Mosley
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Read Walter Mosley’s Incredible Speech From Last Night’s National Book Awards

Winner of "The Medal for Distinguished Contribution
to American Letters"
November 19, 2020  By Walter Mosley
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Walter Mosley on Discovering Who Your Book’s Characters Really Are

"The creation of a novel is akin to a mad scramble up a mountainside."
September 5, 2019  By Walter Mosley
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Walter Mosley in Conversation with Legendary Filmmaker Walter Bernstein

In Celebration of Bernstein's 100th Birthday
August 20, 2019  By Walter Mosley
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Walter Mosley: Enough with the Victors Writing History

They Burn Whatever and Whoever Disagrees with Your Conception of the World
September 5, 2018  By Walter Mosley
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Walter Mosley: On Being Black, Being a Writer, and Cave Canem

Celebrating 20 Years of Supporting African-American Writers
June 8, 2017  By Walter Mosley
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