Daniel Woodrell

About

The American author of Winter's Bone (2006), he is known for novels that are set in the Missouri Ozarks. His other works include Give Us a Kiss (1996) and Tomato Red (1998).

Before Fame

He joined the Marines and later studied at the famous Iowa Writers' Workshop.

Trivia

He coined the phrase "country noir."

Family Life

He grew up in Springfield, Missouri. He later married novelist Katie Estill.

Associated With

His novel, Winter's Bone, was adapted into a film featuring Dale Dickey.