This essay originally appeared on Literary Hub on February 22, 2017. Of all the conversations I had while writing my most recent book, I remember one particular exchange distinctly. The man I … [Read more...] about When Writing a Biography Becomes a Race Against Death
Harry & The Boys of Twelve Oaks Bath and Tennis Club
Another one of the fascinating people I’ve gotten to meet since the publication of Blood, Bone and Marrow is Don Lewis, one of Harry’s closest friends (and roommate) from his college days at the … [Read more...] about Harry & The Boys of Twelve Oaks Bath and Tennis Club
The Guiding Greene Light of Harry Crews
Today is the 112th anniversary of the birth of the great English novelist Graham Greene. Though Harry Crews never met him in person (that I know of), Greene played a central role in Harry’s … [Read more...] about The Guiding Greene Light of Harry Crews
Cool Pants Luke | Donn Pearce & Harry Crews
While I was researching Blood, Bone and Marrow, I continually heard stories about Donn Pearce, the author of Cool Hand Luke and an early mentor of Harry Crews. Harry met Pearce in Fort Lauderdale, FL … [Read more...] about Cool Pants Luke | Donn Pearce & Harry Crews
Harry Crews and David Duke
The man The Atlantic magazine recently called “America’s most famous racist,” David Duke, is back in the news this month. Duke, the former KKK leader and Louisiana political candidate from the ‘90s, … [Read more...] about Harry Crews and David Duke
The Lost Letters of Harry Crews
Since the publication of “Blood, Bone and Marrow: A Biography of Harry Crews” in May, I’ve heard from dozens of people who knew Harry personally. I’ve heard funny stories, sad stories, and some … [Read more...] about The Lost Letters of Harry Crews
July 8th | 7:30 p.m.
The Book Lady/Roots Up Gallery, Savannah, Ga.
Reading, Signing, Documentary film
Join us for a lively discussion about Ted Geltner's biography of the late, great writer of Southern grit, Harry Crews at
The Book Lady Bookstore in Savannah. The event will be followed by a showing … [Read more...] about July 8th | 7:30 p.m.
The Book Lady/Roots Up Gallery, Savannah, Ga.
Reading, Signing, Documentary film
Crews Goes Coastal
I’ve devoted a lot of time and energy to the life of Harry Crews, but I guess I can’t call myself a true devotee, now that I’ve seen Harry’s face tattooed on a human leg. Mike, the owner of that leg, … [Read more...] about Crews Goes Coastal
July 7th | 7:00pm
Book Tavern
Discussion & Signing
Book signing and discussion of Blood, Bone, and Marrow: A Biography of Harry Crews by Ted Geltner
The Book Tavern
936 Broad St. Suite 101
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 826-1940
www.booktavern.com … [Read more...] about July 7th | 7:00pm
Book Tavern
Discussion & Signing
June 7th | 7:30pm
A Celebration of Harry Crews
SKYLIGHT BOOKS
Ted Geltner, Michael Connelly, and Special Guests
SKYLIGHT BOOKS
1818 N Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 660-1175
www.skylightbooks.com … [Read more...] about June 7th | 7:30pm
A Celebration of Harry Crews
SKYLIGHT BOOKS
