Elmore Leonard is 81. He has written 41 novels (yes, that's right, 41) including The Bounty Hunters, Forty Lashes Less One, Gold Coast, Rum Punch, Cuba Libre, Mr. Paradise & The Hot Kid. His novels and short stories have been made into dozens of films including Get Shorty, Out of Sight, Be Cool, Jackie Brown and the forthcoming Killshot, 3:10 to Yuma and Freaky Deaky. The man, it is safe to say, has been busy. It's also safe to say that he's a legend. more ›

Here’s the thing: this book isn’t even out yet. But because we live in Los Angeles, and this book is about Los Angeles, you’re in luck. We’re all in luck. Denise Hamilton and the bevy of supremely talented noir writers that contributed stories to this book are signing all over town this week. And the book will be, yes, you guessed it – available for signing at the readings two weeks before the rest of... more ›

#155 Drunk driver who killed a Gainesville Police lieutenant (whose body flew over the hood and windshield of the pick up truck) claims he had no idea why he was later pulled over for manslaughter - gainesville.com #156 "As far as racist, antiquated state songs written in minstrel-show dialect go, Florida sure has a doozy with Stephen Foster's 'Old Folks At Home.'" - Tallahassee.com #157 A preacher in Jacksonville has taken it upon herself... more ›