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Dave Cullen

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Dave Cullen has been covering the blight of mass murders in America for two decades, first with COLUMBINE, now PARKLAND: BIRTH OF A MOVEMENT. COLUMBINE was a New York Times bestseller and the consensus definitive account. Parkland is a story of hope: the genesis of the extraordinary March for Our Lives movement. Dave was with the students from the beginning, with unparalleled access behind the scenes.

Columbine made two dozen Best of 2009 lists including New York Times, and won several major awards, including the Edgar and Goodreads Choice Award for best nonfiction of the year. It now appears on several all-time True Crime Top 10 lists.

Dave has written for New York Times, London Times, Vanity Fair, BuzzFeed, Politico, New Republic, Newsweek
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Dave Cullen Thanks. Yes, it was a rough project. I had a bout of depression the first year and a tough relapse seven years in, following several thing in quick su…moreThanks. Yes, it was a rough project. I had a bout of depression the first year and a tough relapse seven years in, following several thing in quick succession: writing the Dave Sanders chapter, and 4 copycat shootings within about 10 days.

I had to set some new limits with my shrink after that.

Beyond that, it was kind of a dark cloud until I finished. There was really nothing like finishing. I noticed about a month after I turned in the final page proofs that the extended crying fits (which were running about 3 a week) had stopped. I'm happy to say, they've never come back.

It's good to be done. :)(less)
Dave Cullen My next book will be "Soldiers First," for HarperCollins. In a nutshell:

The tumultuous story of two closeted gay soldiers, whose quest for love and fr…more
My next book will be "Soldiers First," for HarperCollins. In a nutshell:

The tumultuous story of two closeted gay soldiers, whose quest for love and freedom paralleled the torment of Don't Ask, Don't Tell. A love story and a soldier's story — at war.

It began 14 years ago, when I spent half a year with 3 closeted gay captains in Colorado Springs, and wrote a huge feature about them for Salon (changing their names and hiding their identities.) I've been following them ever since, which is kind of an unusual endeavor. I'm not just interviewing them about their lives, I'm watching their lives unfold.

Much more about it here:

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Slate names COLUMBINE 1 of 50 Best Nonfiction Books of the quarter century

Slate just set about creating a canon of major nonfiction books, by naming The 50 Best Nonfiction Books of the Last 25 Years. Staggered to see Columbine there, with a lovely write-up.*It's currently their cover story, and an awesome list. I have read quite a few, and loved nearly all of those, including Lost City of Z, A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again, We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow Read more of this blog post »
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“You can't really teach a kid anything: you can only show him the way and motivate him to learn it himself.”
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“The final portrait is often furthest from the truth.”
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“Psychopaths don't act like Hannibal Lecter or Norman Bates. They come off like Hugh Grant, in his most adorable role.”
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message 14: by Dave

Dave Cullen Roslyn wrote: "Hey Dave! Are you excited to be a featured speaker at the Blue Hill Word Festival this month? I'm hoping to catch you there on Oct. 25!"

SO excited. I've never been to Maine!

See u there.


message 13: by Roslyn

Roslyn Reid Hey Dave! Are you excited to be a featured speaker at the Blue Hill Word Festival this month? I'm hoping to catch you there on Oct. 25!


message 12: by Pukka13

Pukka13 Dave! Thanks for adding me. I read "Columbine" some years ago and was completely floored by the depth of your research. Your writing is remarkable. I look forward to your next book. Thanks again!


message 11: by Betryal

Betryal Hey Dave, thanks for the accept. I just got your book, which I've been reading a lot of those types recently with the shootings and/or bullying and look forward to reading it.


message 10: by Dave

Dave Cullen Thanks, Linda. A magazine story and then book on gay soldiers. More on it here:

http://www.davecullen.com/read/gays-i...


message 9: by Linda

Linda Atnip Hi Dave,

I'm delighted to connect with such an accomplished writer and fellow author here on GR. What are you working on now?

Happy reading & writing,

Linda


message 8: by Gary

Gary Revel Thanks for the add DAVE;

My Memoir - TO LIVE OR MAYBE NOT
At Barnes and Noble

My birth in Alabama, youth, high school-Holmes County High School, US Navy Service, music-Hollywood, Memphis, Nashville, Martin Luther King Jr. Assassination Investigation, recording and releasing the single record of the song about the MLK assassination, THEY SLEW THE DREAMER and more.

Paperback and for Nook Book-Click Here


message 7: by Beth

Beth Hi Dave,
Thanks for befriending this fellow author on Goodreads! Living in Colorado, the events at Columbine hit close to home, and being a mystery author, I have heard presentations from Colorado police officers who were involved in the investigation.


message 6: by David

David Gallagher Thanks for adding me! I'm a big fan since I first heard about Columbine, about 10 years ago. I really wish I could find your book in this book-deprived country!

PS. I won't say "happy" because it's impossible, but have SOME kind of 11-year anniversary since Columbine today.


Dáithí's Wishing you a deep sense of peace and good fortune this holiday season!!!! Happy reading!!!

Pastor Chris


message 4: by Ryan

Ryan i know you've read black hawk down... right? I ran a "compare books" between you and me and it didn't come up... haha


message 3: by Dave

Dave Cullen Goodreads nominated me for "Favorite NONFICTION book of 2009." That made me very happy. If you liked the book, please consider voting for it here:

http://www.goodreads.com/award/goodre...

My category is #3.

Your votes determine the winners.

Thanks.

Dave


message 2: by Kelly

Kelly Dave,
I suppose that is what happens when you write with honesty and a good heart. :) I hope for all the best in your writing career.
-K.L.


message 1: by Dave

Dave Cullen Hi. I was amazed and touched to see all the interest in my book here: nearly 500 reviews. Wow.

I'm looking forward to figuring out how to connect with many of you on this site. I'm fumbling my way for now.


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