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Hometown:: Santa Fe, NM

About Me:: I am the author of First Blood, the novel in which Rambo was created. I was born in 1943 in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. In 1960, at the age of seventeen, I became a fan of the classic television series, Route 66, about two young men in a Corvette traveling the United States in search of America and themselves. The scripts by Stirling Silliphant so impressed me that I decided to become a writer.

You can read more about me at my website: http://www.davidmorrell.net

Website:: http://www.davidmorrell.net

Books And Authors I Like:: I went to graduate school becomes of my admiration for Ernest Hemingway. In terms of thrillers, I was inspired by Geoffrey Household’s ROGUE MALE (1939), which is about a British big-game hunter who stalks Hitler on the eve of the Second World War. Household’s WATCHER IN THE SHADOWS is also an inspiration to me. I was a professor of American literature and feel close to the classics: Hawthorne and Melville, Henry James, Edith Wharton, and so on. Thoreau’s WALDEN is a book for all seasons and represents my philosophy. I’m a co-founder of the International Thriller Writers organization and enjoy the work of my fellow board members Gayle Lynds, Steve Berry, Lee Child, David Hewson, James Rollins, MJ Rose, and M. Diane Vogt.

Movies And TV Shows I Like:: The classic TV series ROUTE 66 got me started as a writer because of Stirling Silliphant’s great scripts. These days, I’m addicted to THE UNIT, which has excellent military technical advisers. Also BATTLESTAR GALLACTICA. What an amazingly creative and engaging series.

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What's New for April

Hi everyone,

I posted the April WHAT'S NEW page at my website, http://www.davidmorrell.net.

This month, I have news about Thrillerfest and an interesting piece on Rambo Solo, an off-Broadway play.

Happy reading. David

Posted on April 12, 2009 at 7:18am

February What's New

Hi, everyone. I posted February's WHAT'S NEW on my website, http://www.davidmorrell.net. Among other things, I talk about a possible feature film of THE BROTHERHOOD OF THE ROSE. A star and director were announced on Friday. Happy reading. David

Posted on February 10, 2009 at 4:22am

What's New for December

Hi Everyone.

The December WHAT'S NEW is now available on my website, http://www.davidmorrell.net. This month I offer a warning about forgeries, the variety of formats available for THE SPY WHO CAME FOR CHRISTMAS, my next novel and Rambo V.

Happy Holidays. David

Posted on December 8, 2008 at 12:09pm

What's New for November

Hi, everyone.

The November WHAT'S NEW is now on my website, http://www.davidmorrell.net. I have news about a video interview for THE SPY WHO CAME FOR CHRISTMAS, a contest where you can win a signed copy of THE SPY WHO CAME FOR CHRISTMAS, as well as my favorite TV show, ROUTE 66, and the progress in my flying lessons. Best regards,

David

Posted on November 6, 2008 at 4:32am

What's New for October

Hi, everyone. I put up the October WHAT'S NEW page on my website. Among other things, I include a fascinating discovery I made about the Rambo apple (yes, Rambo's name comes from an apple) and the American folk hero Johnny Appleseed. David

Posted on October 7, 2008 at 10:40am

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At 2:38pm on March 25, 2009, Stephanie Padilla, Editor-NewMysteryReader.com said…: Hi David,

It's great to see that there's another NM dweller here. Was born and raised in Santa Fe, and with most of my family still there and my weekly visits, it's always amusing to still hear people from out of state wondering if they need a passport to enter. I'm thinking next time, I'm going to answer in the affirmative....

Stephanie

At 10:23pm on September 17, 2008, Jason Hunt said…: Hi David,

I recently reread FIRST BLOOD and realized why I love it so much. And I agree with you that the latest movie comes closest to the book when it comes to John's character and inner demons.

I wish you were doing the script for the next one. I would love to see where you would take it with John going home and seeing his father.

Best,
Jason

At 3:16am on May 13, 2008, Simon Avery said…: Hi David, Just wanted to say hi and thanks for all the books!
Best wishes, Simon

At 12:38am on October 30, 2007, Patricia Gulley said…: Hi David,
Thanks for the invitation. BSG is one of my favs too.
Patg

At 10:06am on October 29, 2007, Margot Justes said…: Hi David,
Thank you for the invitation. I heard you speak at one of the LIM conferences, and enjoyed it immensely.
Margot

At 3:19am on October 29, 2007, George Wilder Jr. said…: Thanks for the invite. Lots of more success. God Bless.

At 2:49am on October 29, 2007, Lynn Sholes said…: Hi David,
Believe it or not we met through ITW--I know you, but you probably don't know me. My first ITW event was in NY at BEA (the crowded cocktail party0 and you introduced yourself. What a great job you and Gayle have done! See you in July.

At 12:24pm on October 7, 2007, David Morrell said…: Hi, everyone.

I just posted October's WHAT'S NEW page at my website. Among other things, I talk about the sell-out of the first issue of my 6-part comic-book series CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE CHOSEN. In addition, I have an update about my flying lessons and a movie recommendation: 3:10 TO YUMA.

Go here for a chance to win signed copies of Captain America: The Chosen.

Best regards, David

At 10:00pm on October 4, 2007, Peg Herring said…: My husband and I both enjoy your work, and I especially enjoyed a panel where you, Barry Eisler, and Lee Child got together. Testosterone City, but great fun.

At 4:56pm on October 4, 2007, Mike Brown said…: Hi David , I loved your Book Brotherhood of the Rose.All the rest were great reads but that one was my favorite.