Well, the problem is, it's not easy for me to think of ways to improve myself, because I'm pretty much one of the best people I know.

See, when you're a little kid, nobody ever warns you that you've got an expiration date. One day you're hot stuff and the next day you're a dirt sandwich.

I think humor is key [to a successful middle-grade novel]. Kids like to read for entertainment, and the best way to entertain kids is to make them laugh.

I realised all the good ideas were taken before I was even born.

hay he's a great writer and i like him a lot

Back in those days it was just me swimming around in the dark, doing back flips and taking naps whenever I want.

My advice to authors would be to try to do something original rather than to try to anticipate what the market is looking for.