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United States Walter Mosley is a highly acclaimed and versatile American novelist, screenwriter, and producer, recognized globally for his extensive body of work across mystery, science fiction, and literary fiction. He has written over sixty books, with several adapted for film and television, and is a strong advocate for diversity in publishing.
Partnered to launch a production company producing film and television projects based on Mosley's works, including Fearless Jones and Easy Rawlins.
Founded an independent production company with partners Daniel Frey and Steve Valentine to develop film and television content.
Collaborated for the pre-order of a new book release, promoting it as a work offering thrill, intrigue, and emotional depth.
Serves as an author for Tor Publishing Group, a recognized publisher that highlights his extensive range of critically acclaimed books.
Established the CCNY Publishing Certificate Program in 1998 to promote diversity in the publishing industry.
Participated in an event hosted by Chevalier's Books, likely for a book signing or discussion.
Co-wrote the adaptation of his novel "The Man in My Basement" for streaming on Hulu.
Served as a writer and executive producer for the FX television series "Snowfall."
Featured on WNYC Studios discussing his views on family and career path as a novelist.
An author with Simon & Schuster, which publishes his acclaimed works including the internationally bestselling Easy Rawlins series.
Walter Ellis Mosley was born in Los Angeles, California, on January 12, 1952. His upbringing, influenced by a Jewish mother and an African American father from Louisiana, shaped his unique perspective. This background contributed significantly to his imaginative writing, which he credits to filling an “emptiness in my childhood with fantasies.” After a period of personal exploration, including dropping out of Goddard College and earning a political science degree from Johnson State College, Mosley moved to New York in 1981. He later took a writing course at City College in Harlem, inspired by Alice Walker’s “The Color Purple,” where his mentor, Edna O’Brien, encouraged him to explore his diverse background in his writing.
Mosley began writing at the age of 34 and has since maintained a prolific career, producing over sixty critically acclaimed books across various genres, including mystery, science fiction, and general fiction, alongside political monographs and writing guides. His work has been translated into 25 languages. He is widely recognized for his Easy Rawlins detective series, which commenced with “Devil in a Blue Dress” in 1990. This novel was adapted into a 1995 film starring Denzel Washington, further solidifying Mosley’s prominence. His literary contributions have extended to screenwriting and executive producing for television series, including “Snowfall” and “The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey,” and co-writing the film adaptation of his novel “The Man in My Basement.
Throughout his career, Mosley has received numerous accolades for his literary achievements and his commitment to addressing racial inequalities. In 2020, he became the first Black man to receive the National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. He also established the CCNY Publishing Certificate Program to promote diversity within the publishing industry. His influence is evident through his consistent literary output, his efforts to promote diverse voices, and his enduring impact on American literature and entertainment.
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