Author of BITTERROOT, the third novel in a trilogy narrated by ex-Texas Ranger turned defense attorney Billy Bob Holland; CIMARRON ROSE and HEARTWOOD were the previous books in the series. He is also well-known as the author of the "Dave Robicheaux" series set in Louisiana, including BLACK CHERRY BLUES, IN THE ELECTRIC MIST WITH CONFEDERATE DEAD, DIXIE CITY JAM, BURNING ANGEL, CADILLAC JUKEBOX and PURPLE CANE ROAD. BLACK CHERRY BLUES and CIMARRON ROSE were winners of the annual Mystery Writers of America Edgar Awards, and he was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize for THE LOST GET BACK BOOGIE. Interviewed by Bruce Southworth, recorded at Once Upon A Crime Bookstore in Minneapolis, and produced and edited by Dave Carlson at St. Paul Neighborhood Network. (29:19) 2001