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David Lane Williams

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Born

The United States

Website

https://www.davidlanewilliams.com/

Genre

Humor and Comedy, Historical Fiction, Crime

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James Michener
Fannie Flagg
Larry McMurtry
Mark Twain
Paulette Jiles

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David Lane Williams and his best friend once used two gallons of go-kart paint on themselves one sweltering Texas afternoon in 1970. He recalls the liberal use of acetone, a bristle brush, and brand-new curse words by their parents—it explains a lot.
He recovered in time to pursue a decorated thirty-year career in public safety, with assignments in paramedicine, helicopter rescue, patrol, mental health outreach, and Special Investigations Unit detective. Today, he teaches criminology at the University of Arkansas and writes a monthly column for Killer Nashville Magazine. He and his family live in the Ozarks, where they offer a haven for rescued donkeys and horses.

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David Williams liked Cheryl's review of Carousel Grift: "Must Read I was immediately pulled into the lives of these characters! Well developed characters and plot! I can't help but smile at the evangelical/carnival theme; very apropos. Also, being from Texas, I appreciate the accuracy portrayed in the descr" Read more of this review »
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David Williams and 1 other person liked Laura's review of Carousel Grift: A Novel: "You're going to have to buckle in. This one's a bit of a rollercoaster ride. Debut novel by David Lane Williams has it all ... and then some. Quirky family comedy/drama set amid an amusement park? With ghosts? Take your time and enjoy every twist and " Read more of this review »
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David Williams made a comment on Gail Olmsted’s review of Carousel Grift: A Novel " This story went through half a dozen titles, two of which included the words "snow cones" and "funnel cakes." It made my day to read your review this ...more "
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