“We are all searching for someone whose demons play well with ours.” (Philip Pullman) Philip Pullman, known best for His Dark Materials, is one of the most prolific and best-known writers of children’s fantasy fiction. Born in Norwich and raised in Wales, Pullman and his family were well...

Paula Hawkins may be a new name on the shelves, but with just two thrillers (so far) under her belt, she has proven that she is a writing force to be reckoned with. Born and raised in Zimbabwe, Hawkins attended Arundel School before moving to London at age seventeen. There, she studied at Colli...

Author of the enduring Goosebumps series, R.L. Stine is the cause of many childhood nightmares. Born in Columbus, Ohio, Robert Lawrence Stine started writing at age nine upon stumbling on a typewriter in their attic. From there, he started creating stories and joke books. He continued to pursue...