About
Joe R. Lansdale serves as an Instructor for the Crime Writing Workshop at Newberry College, leveraging his decades of experience as an award-winning author to mentor emerging writers. A prolific creator with over forty novels and numerous short stories, Lansdale specializes in crime fiction, horror, and Southern Gothic literature.
His creative work explores gritty character studies within American Southern landscapes, often blending crime, horror, and dark humor. Lansdale is renowned for the Hap and Leonard series featuring unconventional protagonists navigating violent, morally complex worlds. His writing style emphasizes authentic regional dialogue and visceral storytelling.
Lansdale's exceptional contributions to genre literature have earned him:
- Eleven Bram Stoker Awards
- Edgar Award for Best Novel
- Raymond Chandler Award
- British Fantasy Award
- Inkpot Award
His adaptations span major media platforms including Netflix ('Hap and Leonard'), cult films ('Bubba Ho-Tep'), and anthology series ('Masters of Horror', 'Love, Death + Robots'). Lansdale also contributes significantly to graphic literature through collaborations with DC, Marvel, and Dark Horse Comics.
