Have you ever wanted to ask your favorite author: What kind of child were you? Did you like to read? When did you become a writer? What is the best thing about being a writer? In fifteen short conversations with some of the best-known children's book authors, acclaimed author and editor Leonard S. Marcus asks these questions and more, discovering engaging details about their lives and their work. Throughout, you'll find childhood and adult pictures of the authors, as well as bibliographies, manuscript pages, and other fascinating memorabilia. "Author Talk" is a great introduction to the people behind some of your favorite books.

 

This book was published 2003 by Simon & Schuster Ltd .

J. T. Krul is an American comic book writer whose first comic work was at Marvel Comics, writing X-Men Unlimited. He has since made quite a name for himself in the comic industry, writing the majority of books at Aspen MLT including Fathom . His recent projects include Captain Atom, Green Arrow, Teen Titans, Blackest Night: Titans, Titans, and Justice League: Rise And Fall for DC Comics.