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Tag Archives: Elmore Leonard
Frisco Beat: Almost, Elmore
These mean streets have seen some of the best. Dashiell Hammett. Charles Willeford. And we almost had Elmore Leonard, too, according to a new interview. Of his life in the Detroit area, Elmore said, “There’s no reason to move. I thought … Continue reading
News: October 2009
TWO TOURS IN OCTOBER For anyone who missed the full month of Hammett walks in September, you’ve got a couple of chances to make it good this month. Two dames flying in from Switzerland asked for one and a book … Continue reading
Posted in Frisco, Lit, News, Tour
Tagged City Lights, Craig Clevenger, Elmore Leonard, Mike Humbert, Peter Maravelis, PW, Radio, Robert Mailer Anderson
News: August 2009
END OF DAY STUFF, OR, A GLOOMY MONTH ON THE MEAN STREETS Don’t let the title panic you, the Hammett tour strides merrily along, with Don doing some groups by appointment this month and a full set of walks set … Continue reading
Posted in DMac, Frisco, Lit, News
Tagged 891 Post, Bill Arney, Bob Truluck, Eddie Muller, Elmore Leonard, Leo Grin, Lono Waiwaiolo, The Cimmerian, Thomas Burchfield
