George Dawes Green Explained

George Dawes Green
Occupation:Writer
Language:English
Nationality:American
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Notable Works:The Caveman's Valentine
The Juror
Ravens
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Awards:CWA Gold Dagger, 2023

George Dawes Green (born 1954) is an American novelist and the founder of the storytelling organization The Moth.

Books and films

Green published his first novel, The Caveman's Valentine,[1] in 1994. It was adapted into a film in 2001, starring Samuel L. Jackson. He followed it in 1995 with The Juror,[2] which was also adapted into a film, released in 1996, starring Demi Moore and Alec Baldwin. Green did not publish another novel until 2009, when Ravens[3] was released. Set in Green's native Georgia, Ravens was critically acclaimed and hailed by the LA Times as "a triumphant return".[4]

Green's next work, a mystery-suspense novel titled The Kingdoms of Savannah, was published on July 19, 2022, and also takes place in Georgia.[5] He was awarded the Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger for that book.[6]

The Moth

In 1997, Green founded The Moth, a not-for-profit storytelling organization based in New York City. The idea for The Moth came from evenings Green spent staying up late with friends, exchanging stories, while moths flitted around the lights.[7]

Works

Novels

Screenplay

External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: The Caveman's Valentine. George Dawes Green. 9780759521742. Warner Books. 1994. 1st.
  2. Book: 9780446518857. The Juror. registration. George Dawes Green. Grand Central Publishing. January 1, 1995. 1.
  3. Book: George Dawes Green. Ravens. registration. 9780446538961 . Grand Central Publishing. July 15, 2009.
  4. Web site: 'Ravens' by George Dawes Green is among the year's best mysteries and thrillers. Sarah. Weinman. December 6, 2009. February 8, 2018. LA Times.
  5. Web site: Dawes Green . George . The Kingdoms of Savannah . celadonbooks.com . December 14, 2021 . Celadon Books . February 15, 2022.
  6. Web site: 2023 Dagger Award Winners Announced . July 10, 2023 . The Crime Writers' Association.
  7. Web site: TLS - Times Literary Supplement.