As a children's author, reviewers are generally very nice to you. I only ever wrote one adult book and received such a kicking for it that I was in trauma for the next six months.
People come to me for the solution of their problem, if my knowledge and experience is not enough to solve the problem, I go to my library read the relevant book and provide the solution.
For my success I am immensely grateful to God, my parents, my family, my friends, my teachers and to the books I read.
Kids don't even read comic books anymore. They've got more important things to do - like video games.
I had to find my way of translating the excitement you get when you're reading comic books to the big screen.
What should a good children’s book be like? If you ask me, I can tell you after thinking long and hard: It must be good.
I believe the Bible is the best gift God has ever given to man. All the good from The Savior of the world is communicated to us through this Book.
When I get back from this book tour, I'm planning to learn the internet. Maybe I can hook up in cyberspace.
My plan is to continue teaching many more years than the 32 years I've already enjoyed and continue writing, and promoting my books and websites if it's God will.
Sometimes I forget myself in a book. And when i have to stop reading it takes me a minute to remember where I am. Or who I am.
I don't write for an audience, I don't think whether my book will sell, I don't sell it before I finish writing it.
Books are the best companion of human beings. its like a travel guide which leads you towards the different historical points of the entire world.
I have known men to hazard their fortunes, go long journeys halfway about the world, forget friendships, even lie, cheat, and steal, all for the gain of a book.
The world's entire scientific and cultural heritage, published over centuries in books and journals, is increasingly being digitized and locked up by a handful of private corporations.
You're always told by your publisher that you must only write one book a year and some years you should perhaps write none at all.
I like to make things, but I looked at old craft books on weaving or mosaics or whatever, I'm like, 'I don't really know anything about that stuff.'
Recently I read that half the world or more has read 'The Lord of The Rings,' but then I found out that something like 75 per cent of the world knows the 'Tintin' books.
I have a Facebook page and a website. Beyond that, I'm actually a very private person. I'd rather see the focus on the books than on me.
I don't care if my books don't sell abroad; we have a large enough market in our country. I write for Indian readers.
Old books that have ceased to be of service should no more be abandoned than should old friends who have ceased to give pleasure.
The average actor might only be able to book six to eight guest star jobs a year - that would be high. So when you start doing the math, you can't live on that in Los Angeles.
