Robert B. Parker: A Closer Look
Robert B. Parker was many things: the son of a telephone company executive, a wise-guy college student, a soldier at a Morse code key on the line between North and South Korea, an extraordinarily knowledgeable sports fan and a first baseman, a writer of technical manuals and the editor of an insurance agents' magazine, a partner in the world's smallest advertising agency, an excellent cook and handyman, a serious student of detective fiction, a Ph.D. professor, and—most important to him—a husband, father, and dog owner. He was a very interesting person who lived a full and very satisfying life. And Bob was genuine: in private, in public, and in his writings, he was the same person.
Robert B. Parker on Facebook
Robert B. Parker on Wikipedia
Interviews
Wall Street Journal — "Just Asking: Robert B. Parker" (February 24, 2009)
New York Post — "In My Library: Robert B. Parker" (May 3, 2009)
The Telegraph (UK) — "Robert B Parker: Hard-boiled, old school and y'know, a bit sloppy" (February 23, 2008)
BlogCritics.com — "Dumpster Bust Interviews: Robert B. Parker" (March 14, 2005)
Part I
Part II
Part III
Yankee Magazine — "Robert B. Parker Interview — Creator of Spenser, Boston's famous private eye" (October 2003)
MysteryNet.com — Robert B. Parker Author Interview On Writing Mysteries
Joan Parker Interviews
New York Times — "At Home with Joan Parker" (July 7, 2010)
WGBH-TV/PBS – "Greater Boston" (October 27, 2010)
WGBH-TV/PBS – "Greater Boston" (May 3, 2011)
WBUR / NPR — "Here and Now" (June 1, 2011)
On Television
Spenser for Hire
IMDB
Wikipedia
Obituaries & Tributes
Continuing the Legacy
USA Today (September 13, 2011)—Spenser and Jesse Stone live on through new series' authors.
Publisher's press release about the continuation of the Jesse Stone and Spenser Series.
