#tlos5

What do you want your fans to take away from The Land of Stories: An Author’s Odyssey [Book 5 in the series]?

The Land of Stories Books 1-4 inspired many of my fans to read more. I hope that the fifth one will inspire them to write.

What inspired you to write the series? I loved Harry Potter growing up, and I wanted to write my own world that kids could grow up in.

What does it feel like to be a professional author? It feels great that kids like my books. Otherwise, it would be kind of pointless.

What advice would you give to kids who want to be authors? Never be discouraged by other authors. Sometimes, writers and authors can be a little competitive. If you have a story that you want to tell, you have every right to tell it.

What do you like most about writing and reading? I like writing because you can do it in your pajamas. I like reading because it’s very intimate, and you don’t need technology to do it.

What do you like better, writing or acting? It’s hard to pick. I like them both for different reasons. If I had to choose, I would choose writing because I can do it in my pajamas.