Walter Mosley

Ptolemy Grey is a 91-year-old man, suffering from dementia and living as a recluse in/ his Los Angeles apartment. Then Robyn Small, a 17-year-old family friend, appears and helps clean up his apartment and straighten out his life. A reinvigorated Ptolemy volunteers for an experimental medical program that restores his mind, and he uses his last days--shortened now by the medical experiment--to delve into the mystery of the recent drive-by shooting...

"Two of six fragments in the Crosstown to oblivion short novels in which Mosley ... explores life's cosmic questions. From life's meaning to the nature of good and evil, these tales take us on speculative journeys beyond the reality we have come to know. In each tale someone in our world today is given insight into these long pondered mysteries. But how would the world really receive the answers?"--Dust jacket flap.

Rethink genres and their limitations with Walter as he discusses the possibilities of pushing the boundaries.

Representation in fiction is a reflection of our culture. Walter explains the importance of existing in literature and what inspired him to create his most famous protagonist: Easy Rawlins.

Fiction can be a means for self-discovery. Walter teaches you how to write from your heart.

Good writing comes alive in the reader's mind. Walter teaches you how to use imagery, metaphors, similes, and more to create a vivid world.

Learn the key differences between story and plot and how to create a compelling plot to drive the reader forward.

Easy Rawlins is a legend. Learn what it takes to create a strong character using Walter's most famous protagonist.

Making a deep commitment to the creative life doesn't have to serve others. Walter explains why it's important to create for yourself.