Robert Crais | Louisiana Legends | 2015

This episode of the series “Louisiana Legends” from September 6, 2015, features an interview with author Robert Crais conducted by Beth Courtney. Crais, a native of Baton Rouge, is a mystery writer best known for his Elvis Cole and Joe Pike novels. He discusses: his love for Baton Rouge; his decision to move to Los Angeles to become a writer; his time as a screenwriter for television, including “Cagney & Lacey”; the differences between writing for television and writing novels; writing female characters; growing up around police officers; his standalone novels; the film adaptations of his novels; the Louisiana references in his books; and being honored with the Grand Master Award by the Mystery Writers of America.