The Children’s Book Review | May 18, 2014
Ridley Pearson is a New York Times best-selling author with over 45 novels published in 22 languages in 70 countries. He has had his novels adapted to both network television and the stage. Ridley has earned a reputation for writing fiction that “grips the imagination.”
Visit: ridleypearson.com
Latest published book …
Kingdom Keepers VII: The Insider
You wrote it because …
I like series that tie-up.
Best moment …
For…. ? Birth of our first child, adoption of our second.
Your special place to write …
I write in the backs of cars, hotel lobbies, airport gates… and yes, a small office off our bedroom.
Necessary writing/creativity tool …
Tea.
Favorite bookshop …
Unfair. Which is your favorite parent?
Currently reading …
Jonathan Stroud: Screaming Staircase (brilliant).
All-time favorite children’s book you didn’t write…
See above: I don’t play favorites.
An author you idol …
Harper Lee
Favorite illustrator …
Greg Call
A literary character to vacation with …
Vacation implies down time, which changes our character. (I write when on vacation, so I travel with fictional characters, and take little down time.) So I have no idea what these fictional characters would be like pool side, or on a hike, or at a meal. It’s intriguing to think of what a character would be like with all the conflict sucked out of him or her, isn’t it? I think I might choose Rebecca from the book of the same name by Daphne du Maurier. One of my all time favorite “thrillers,” and her character is outstanding.
Connect with Ridley Pearson …
Ridley Pearson’s WEBSITE
Ridley Pearson on FACEBOOK, TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, TUMBLR, YOUTUBE, & PINTEREST
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