Believe it or not, my introduction to scary literature was 'Pinocchio.' My mother read it to me every day before naptime when I was three or four. The original 'Pinocchio' is terrifying. — R. L. Stine Copy Share Image
It's hard for children's authors to be accepted when they try to write adult books. J.K. Rowling is the exception because people are so eager to read anything by her, but it took Judy Blume three or four tries before… — R. L. Stine Copy Share Image
Normally, I spend a week on the outline and take two weeks to write the book. — R. L. Stine Copy Share Image
It's my job, too, to keep up with pop culture and what the kids are into 'cause you don't want to sound like an… — R. L. Stine Copy Share Image
Well, I hate it when authors come into a school and they say to kids, 'Write from your heart, only write what you know,… — R. L. Stine Copy Share Image
Twitter is fun because it lets me stay in touch with all my original readers who grew up with my books. I love hearing… — R. L. Stine Copy Share Image
I haven't written a young-adult book in years. I'm also doing six 'Goosebumps' books a year now. — R. L. Stine Copy Share Image
People say, 'What advice do you have for people who want to be writers?' I say, they don't really need advice, they know they… — R. L. Stine Copy Share Image
