David Housewright

Quick Facts

Full Name	David Housewright
Occupation	Novelist
Date Of Birth	Feb 7, 1955(1955-02-07)
Age	69
Birthplace	Saint Paul
Country	United States
Birth City	Saint Paul
Horoscope	Pisces

David Housewright Biography

David Housewright is one of the most popular and richest Novelist who was born on February 7, 1955 in Saint Paul, Saint Paul, United States. Housewright’s success as a novelist led to an invitation to teach a course on the Modern American Mystery Novel at the University of Minnesota. He frequently works as a writing instructor for the Loft Literary Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota where he teaches a course on novel writing.

David Housewright Net Worth

David Housewright is one of the richest Novelist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, David Housewright 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Housewright honed his research, interviewing, writing and editing skills while working as a news and sports reporter for the Owatonna People’s Press (summer internship), Minneapolis Tribune, Albert Lea (MN) Evening Tribune and the Grand Forks (ND) Herald. His articles have also appeared in publications such as Format Magazine, ADWEEK, Crimespree Magazine and The History Channel Magazine..

Housewright’s first book, Penance (1995), which introduced detective Holland Taylor, won the 1996 Edgar Award for Best First Novel from the Mystery Writers of America and was short listed for a Shamus Award from the Private Eye Writers of America. The second book in the series, Practice to Deceive (1997) won the 1998 Minnesota Book Award and was optioned for the movies. In 2004, he introduced unlicensed P.I. Rushmore McKenzie with A Hard Ticket Home. The sixth novel in the series, Jelly’s Gold (2009) also won the Minnesota Book Award, as did Curse of the Jade Lily (2013). Tin City (2004), The Taking of Libbie, SD (2010) and Stealing the Countess (2017) were also nominated for the same prize. In 2012, Housewright released two stand-alone novels – The Devil and the Diva (written with Renee Valois) – a 2013 Minnesota Book Award nominee – and a young adult crime novel entitled Finders Keepers. He was elected President of the Private Eye Writers of America in June, 2014. That same year the Minnesota Historical Society and The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library added Housewright’s name and face to Minnesota Writers on the Map, joining such luminaries as Sinclair Lewis, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Maud Hart Lovelace, Laura Ingalls Wilder, August Wilson, Louise Erdrich, William Kent Krueger and Charles M. Schulz.

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Facts & Trivia

David Ranked on the list of most popular Novelist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. David Housewright celebrates birthday on February 7 of every year.

Top Facts about David Housewright

1. David Housewright is an American crime novelist.
2. He has written over 20 books in the genre.
3. His novels have won multiple awards, including the Edgar Award.
4. Housewright’s most popular series features private investigator Rushmore McKenzie.
5. He is known for his fast-paced plots and witty dialogue.
6. Housewright was born in Minnesota and often sets his stories there.
7. He worked as a journalist before becoming a full-time writer.
8. Housewright’s latest book, “What Doesn’t Kill Us,” was published in 2020.
9. He has also written non-fiction books about writing and publishing.
10. Housewright is highly regarded by critics and fellow authors alike.