What are some fun facts about Carl Hiaasen?
What are some fun facts about Carl Hiaasen?
The son of Odel and Patricia Hiaasen, Carl Hiaasen was born in Plantation, Florida, a suburb of Fort Lauderdale. Hiaasen started writing at age six, when his father bought him a typewriter for Christmas. Even then, he wrote about his home state, mostly about softball and kickball games in his neighborhood.
How many languages can Carl Hiaasen?
Together, Hiaasen’s books have been published in 34 languages, which is 33 more than he can read or write.
What does Carl Hiaasen like to do?
Speaking of his journalistic background, Carl Hiaasen has a column with The Miami Herald, which he believes is a privilege. While he loves both novel writing and column writing, he does think that column writing offers instant gratification when compared to the long time it takes for a novel to go to print.
How did Carl Hiaasen start writing?
Hiaasen began writing novels in early 1980s with his good friend and fellow journalist, the late William D. Montalbano. They collaborated on three mystery thrillers – Powder Burn, Trap Line and Death in China – which borrowed heavily from their reporting experiences.
