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==Life and career== |
==Life and career== |
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===Journalist=== |
===Journalist=== |
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Silva was born in Michigan and raised in California. He was raised Catholic and converted to Judaism as an adult.<ref name=hhew/> |
Silva was born in Michigan and raised in California. He was raised Catholic and converted to Judaism as an adult.<ref name=hhew/> |
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Silva began his writing career as a [[journalist]] with a temporary job at [[United Press International]] in 1984.<ref name=hhew>{{cite news|title=Moscow Rules spy novelist Daniel Silva|url=http://www.hughhewitt.com/transcripts.aspx?id=db215467-b31b-42e1-8752-150db0883b6f|accessdate=2012-08-05|newspaper=[[HughHewitt]]|date=2008-07-29}}</ref> His assignment was to cover the [[Democratic National Convention]]. His position was made permanent and, a year later, Silva was transferred to the [[Washington, D.C.]], headquarters. After two more years, he was appointed as UPI's [[Middle East]] correspondent and moved to [[Cairo]], [[Egypt]]. |
Silva began his writing career as a [[journalist]] with a temporary job at [[United Press International]] in 1984.<ref name=hhew>{{cite news|title=Moscow Rules spy novelist Daniel Silva|url=http://www.hughhewitt.com/transcripts.aspx?id=db215467-b31b-42e1-8752-150db0883b6f|accessdate=2012-08-05|newspaper=[[HughHewitt]]|date=2008-07-29}}</ref> His assignment was to cover the [[Democratic National Convention]]. His position was made permanent and, a year later, Silva was transferred to the [[Washington, D.C.]], headquarters. After two more years, he was appointed as UPI's [[Middle East]] correspondent and moved to [[Cairo]], [[Egypt]]. |
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Silva returned to Washington, D.C., for a job with [[CNN]]'s Washington Bureau. He worked as a producer and executive producer for several of the network's television programs, including ''Crossfire'' and ''Capitol Gang''. |
Silva returned to Washington, D.C., for a job with [[CNN]]'s Washington Bureau. He worked as a producer and executive producer for several of the network's television programs, including ''Crossfire'' and ''Capitol Gang''. |
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===Novelist=== |
===Novelist=== |
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In 1994 he began work on his first novel, ''The Unlikely Spy'' (1996). When published, the novel became an ''[[New York Times]]'' best-seller, and in 1997 Silva left CNN to pursue writing full time. |
In 1994 he began work on his first novel, ''The Unlikely Spy'' (1996). When published, the novel became an ''[[New York Times]]'' best-seller, and in 1997 Silva left CNN to pursue writing full time. |
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Since then Silva has written 15 spy novels, all best-sellers on the ''New York Times'' list. The main focus is [[Gabriel Allon]], an [[Israelis|Israeli]] art restorer, spy and assassin, who is a key figure in twelve of Silva's titles. The series has been a New York Times bestseller since its first installment in 2002.<ref name=apr7>{{cite news|title=BEST SELLERS: April 7, 2002|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2002/04/07/books/best-sellers-april-7-2002.html?pagewanted=all&src=pm|accessdate=2012-08-13|newspaper=[[New York Times]]|date=2002-04-07}}</ref> Three of the series' most recent titles, (''Moscow Rules'' (2008), ''The Defector'' (2009), and ''Portrait of a Spy'' (2011)) topped the ''New York Times''' list. His newest novel, ''The Fallen Angel'' was published in July 2012. Some of his novels are set against Islamic terrorism, some relate to villains set in Russia, and some are about historic events related to [[World War II]] and the [[Holocaust]]. Silva did not come into the Allon series with a significant understanding of the world of art restoration but was able to use a neighbor's expertise to help him turn a spy- |
Since then Silva has written 15 spy novels, all best-sellers on the ''New York Times'' list. The main focus is [[Gabriel Allon]], an [[Israelis|Israeli]] art restorer, spy and assassin, who is a key figure in twelve of Silva's titles. The series has been a New York Times bestseller since its first installment in 2002.<ref name=apr7>{{cite news|title=BEST SELLERS: April 7, 2002|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2002/04/07/books/best-sellers-april-7-2002.html?pagewanted=all&src=pm|accessdate=2012-08-13|newspaper=[[New York Times]]|date=2002-04-07}}</ref> Three of the series' most recent titles, (''Moscow Rules'' (2008), ''The Defector'' (2009), and ''Portrait of a Spy'' (2011)) topped the ''New York Times''' list. His newest novel, ''The Fallen Angel'' was published in July 2012. Some of his novels are set against Islamic terrorism, some relate to villains set in Russia, and some are about historic events related to [[World War II]] and the [[Holocaust]]. Silva did not come into the Allon series with a significant understanding of the world of art restoration but was able to use a neighbor's expertise to help him turn a spy-assassin into an artist.<ref name=hhew/> |
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In 2007, [[Universal Pictures]] optioned the rights to Silva's Gabriel Allon series and it was believed they'd begin with 2005's, ''The Messenger''. In 2011, it was announced that [[Jeff Zucker]] would be the producer.<ref name=thr>{{cite news|last=Kilday|first=Gregg|title=Jeff Zucker to Produce Movie Based on Daniel Silva's Spy Series|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/jeff-zucker-produce-movie-based-173993|accessdate=2012-08-05|newspaper=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|date=2011-04-01}}</ref> As of 2012, no movie has been made. |
In 2007, [[Universal Pictures]] optioned the rights to Silva's Gabriel Allon series and it was believed they'd begin with 2005's, ''The Messenger''. In 2011, it was announced that [[Jeff Zucker]] would be the producer.<ref name=thr>{{cite news|last=Kilday|first=Gregg|title=Jeff Zucker to Produce Movie Based on Daniel Silva's Spy Series|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/jeff-zucker-produce-movie-based-173993|accessdate=2012-08-05|newspaper=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|date=2011-04-01}}</ref> As of 2012, no movie has been made. |
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==Marriage and family== |
==Marriage and family== |
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He lives with his wife, the [[NBC]] [[Today (NBC program)|''Today'' show's]] national correspondent [[Jamie Gangel]], and their children, Nicholas and Lily. Silva and Gangel met while they were both correspondents in the Middle East. He frequently takes his children on research trips for his books. |
He lives with his wife, the [[NBC]] [[Today (NBC program)|''Today'' show's]] national correspondent [[Jamie Gangel]], and their children, Nicholas and Lily. Silva and Gangel met while they were both correspondents in the Middle East. He frequently takes his children on research trips for his books.<ref name=hhew/> |
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==Honors== |
==Honors== |
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*2006, [[Barry Award (book award)|Barry Award]] for ''The Messenger'' {{ |
*2006, [[Barry Award (book award)|Barry Award]] for ''The Messenger'' {{citation needed|date=August 2012}} |
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*In January 2009, Silva was appointed to a five-year term on the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum's United States Holocaust Memorial Council.<ref name=dshc>{{cite web|title=Daniel Silva|url=http://www.harpercollins.com/authors/38041/Daniel_Silva/index.aspx|publisher=HarperCollins Publishers|accessdate=2012-08-05}}</ref> |
*In January 2009, Silva was appointed to a five-year term on the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum's United States Holocaust Memorial Council.<ref name=dshc>{{cite web|title=Daniel Silva|url=http://www.harpercollins.com/authors/38041/Daniel_Silva/index.aspx|publisher=HarperCollins Publishers|accessdate=2012-08-05}}</ref> |
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==Bibliography== |
==Bibliography== |
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==External links== |
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*{{Official | http://www.DanielSilvaBooks.com}} |
*{{Official website | http://www.DanielSilvaBooks.com}} |
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*[http://www.bookreporter.com/authors/au-silva-daniel.asp Author Daniel Silva BIO] |
*[http://www.bookreporter.com/authors/au-silva-daniel.asp Author Daniel Silva BIO] |
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Revision as of 18:47, 22 August 2012
Daniel Silva (born 1960) is the best-selling American author of 15 thriller and espionage novels. Silva's newest novel, "The Fallen Angel" (July 2012) and joined some of his previous titles as #1 New York Times bestsellers. In January 2009 Silva was appointed to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum's United States Holocaust Memorial Council.
Life and career
Journalist
Silva was born in Michigan and raised in California. He was raised Catholic and converted to Judaism as an adult.[1]
Silva began his writing career as a journalist with a temporary job at United Press International in 1984.[1] His assignment was to cover the Democratic National Convention. His position was made permanent and, a year later, Silva was transferred to the Washington, D.C., headquarters. After two more years, he was appointed as UPI's Middle East correspondent and moved to Cairo, Egypt.
Silva returned to Washington, D.C., for a job with CNN's Washington Bureau. He worked as a producer and executive producer for several of the network's television programs, including Crossfire and Capitol Gang.
Novelist
In 1994 he began work on his first novel, The Unlikely Spy (1996). When published, the novel became an New York Times best-seller, and in 1997 Silva left CNN to pursue writing full time.
Since then Silva has written 15 spy novels, all best-sellers on the New York Times list. The main focus is Gabriel Allon, an Israeli art restorer, spy and assassin, who is a key figure in twelve of Silva's titles. The series has been a New York Times bestseller since its first installment in 2002.[2] Three of the series' most recent titles, (Moscow Rules (2008), The Defector (2009), and Portrait of a Spy (2011)) topped the New York Times' list. His newest novel, The Fallen Angel was published in July 2012. Some of his novels are set against Islamic terrorism, some relate to villains set in Russia, and some are about historic events related to World War II and the Holocaust. Silva did not come into the Allon series with a significant understanding of the world of art restoration but was able to use a neighbor's expertise to help him turn a spy-assassin into an artist.[1]
In 2007, Universal Pictures optioned the rights to Silva's Gabriel Allon series and it was believed they'd begin with 2005's, The Messenger. In 2011, it was announced that Jeff Zucker would be the producer.[3] As of 2012, no movie has been made.
Marriage and family
He lives with his wife, the NBC Today show's national correspondent Jamie Gangel, and their children, Nicholas and Lily. Silva and Gangel met while they were both correspondents in the Middle East. He frequently takes his children on research trips for his books.[1]
Honors
- 2006, Barry Award for The Messenger [citation needed]
- In January 2009, Silva was appointed to a five-year term on the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum's United States Holocaust Memorial Council.[4]
Bibliography
- The Unlikely Spy (1996)
Michael Osbourne series:
- The Mark of the Assassin (1998)
- The Marching Season (1999)
Gabriel Allon series:
- The Kill Artist (2000)
- The English Assassin (2002)
- The Confessor (2003)
- A Death in Vienna (2004)
- Prince of Fire (2005)
- The Messenger (2006)
- The Secret Servant (2007)
- Moscow Rules (2008)
- The Defector (2009)
- The Rembrandt Affair (2010)
- Portrait of a Spy (2011)
- The Fallen Angel (2012)
References
- ^ a b c d "Moscow Rules spy novelist Daniel Silva". HughHewitt. 2008-07-29. Retrieved 2012-08-05.
- ^ "BEST SELLERS: April 7, 2002". New York Times. 2002-04-07. Retrieved 2012-08-13.
- ^ Kilday, Gregg (2011-04-01). "Jeff Zucker to Produce Movie Based on Daniel Silva's Spy Series". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2012-08-05.
- ^ "Daniel Silva". HarperCollins Publishers. Retrieved 2012-08-05.