Ep 45. Crime Writer Michael Connelly On Books Today His Amazon TV Series

Crime fiction lovers, grab your favorite book and get ready to join Larry King as he sits down with bestselling author Michael Connelly in season 4 episode 45 of Larry King Now. The focus of today’s discussion is on the author’s latest book, “The Night Fire,” and his Amazon TV series “Bosch.”

Connelly takes the audience on a journey through his writing process and how he brings his characters to life. Readers worldwide have grown to cherish the character Harry Bosch, a detective who has been the protagonist in a number of Connelly’s tales. The new book finds Harry paired with Renée Ballard in a fascinating investigation that spans back to an old case.

Larry wants to know if there’s something special that sets Harry Bosch apart from all of the other detectives that populate the world of popular fiction. Connelly explains that it’s his determination and his back story, “He’s a Vietnam vet who has really latched on to being a detective. He almost likes translating the mayhem of the world into order. That’s what his job is. He’s about justice, and he sees the world in terms of a battlefield.”

The discussion then shifts over to Connelly’s relationship with writing and how he balances his incredibly busy schedule with his passion for putting words on paper. The writer reveals that when he started out, he had to balance writing with his day job as a crime reporter and eventually had to write in his car during his lunch breaks. Later on, after he became well-known as a writer, he changed his methods a bit.

Connelly shares that he now has to take his sanity very seriously because writing can take a toll on a person’s mental health. He starts every day meditating for an hour and then sets out to work on his writing. The author also admits that he is extremely disciplined about his writing habits, only writing five days a week, but never taking a day off.

Larry is also curious about Connelly’s writing career and how it started. The author explains that he grew up in southwest Florida, where his parents owned a bar. He was a big reader from a young age and quickly realized that his dream was to become a writer. He started out going to journalism school and eventually landed his first job as a crime reporter for the Fort Lauderdale News and Sun Sentinel.

The conversation then turns to Connelly’s Amazon TV series based on his Harry Bosch character. Connelly has been a producer on the series since it began, and he shares what it’s been like watching his books come to life on television. He explains that he enjoys being hands-on in the process, as it allows him to maintain control over the tone and feel of the show.

Larry asks Connelly if he’s always happy with the way that his books are adapted for the screen. Connelly shares that there’s always going to be compromises, but that he’s remained very involved in the process. “I’ve worked with three different Bosch actors, and they’ve all been great, so I’m very happy with the way that it’s come out,” he adds.

The conversation concludes with a bit of self-reflection as Connelly reflects on his life and the direction that his writing has taken him. He shares that it was becoming a father that really changed his life, and that his writing often reflects the struggle between being an attentive parent and a dedicated artist. As for what’s in store for the future, Connelly says he’ll continue to write, though he’s not sure what the next Harry Bosch book will be about.

Fans of Connelly’s work are sure to love this episode, as it provides a rare insight into the mind of one of the most popular crime writers working today. Even if you’ve never read any of Connelly’s books, his stories of perseverance, dedication, and discipline are sure to inspire.