I haven't written a young-adult book in years. I'm also doing six 'Goosebumps' books a year now.

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 old man trying to write for kids. I spend a lot of my time spying on them.

I've made myself laugh from some ideas - but I've never scared myself.

I've had a very sheltered life. What can happen to you if you stay home writing all day?

I have a cheat-sheet for each one of my characters about their personality, the way they look, etc. So there is no possible way that I could have writer's block.

If you want to be a writer, don't worry so much about writing. Read as much as you can. Read as many different writers as you can. Soak up the styles.

I have a great office.