Date of Birth: January 12, 1952
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Biography
Walter Mosley is an acclaimed American novelist, best known for his crime fiction series featuring the character Easy Rawlins. Born in Los Angeles, California, Mosley grew up in a diverse, working-class neighborhood that would later fuel his rich storytelling. He attended Goddard College and later earned a Master of Fine Arts in Writing from City College of New York. Mosley’s breakout novel, “Devil in a Blue Dress,” was published in 1990 and quickly established him as a significant voice in contemporary American literature. Over the years, he has expanded his repertoire to include science fiction, political essays, and even a young adult novel, consistently pushing the boundaries of genre and form.
5 Interesting Facts about Walter Mosley
1. Walter Mosley’s debut novel, “Devil in a Blue Dress,” was adapted into a film starring Denzel Washington in 1995.
2. He has written more than 50 books, spanning genres from crime fiction to science fiction and non-fiction.
3. Mosley became the first African American to serve on the board of directors of the National Book Awards.
4. He received the O. Henry Award in 1996 for his short story “Pet Fly.”
5. Mosley was named a Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America in 2016, one of the highest honors in the mystery genre.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Walter Mosley
1. “If you want to be a writer, you have to write every day. You don’t go to a well once but daily. You don’t skip a child’s breakfast or forget to wake up in the morning.”
2. “I think that the job of literature and art is to show people how to live, to show them what is happening in their world.”
3. “The mystery novel is the most popular form of novel in the world, the novel that most people read for pleasure.”
4. “I write because I can’t help myself. Writing is like breathing; it’s necessary to my survival.”
5. “Every man and woman has a story, and it is up to the storyteller to bring these stories to life.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Walter Mosley’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $10 million.
Children
Walter Mosley has one son, named Michael.
Relevant Links
1. [Walter Mosley Official Website](https://www.waltermosley.com
2. [Wikipedia: Walter Mosley](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_Mosley
3. [Goodreads: Walter Mosley](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3531.Walter_Mosley
4. [New York Times Profile](https://www.nytimes.com/section/books
5. [Mystery Writers of America](https://mysterywriters.org
