Ink Splot 26: R.L. Stine Answers Your Questions!

October 26, 2011

R.L. Stine Answers Your Questions!

A few weeks ago we asked you to write in your questions for the Master of Fright, Goosebumps author, R.L. Stine. He answered questions from 10 lucky readers, so read on to see if yours was chosen!

Q from SilverSnake: Which character do you think is most like you? Which character is most unlike you?
R.L. Stine: I like to think I'm like all my crazy characters—Slappy the dummy, who's so rude and awful; Dr. Maniac; The Ooze; The Menace, the evil villain from HorrorLand. But in real life, I'm more like Evan, the poor kid who lets the Monster Blood loose and doesn't have a clue how to defeat it.

Q from Raggweed: Since Goosebumps creeps me out, how can you not be scared, and keep making them? They freak even my older relatives out, so are you afraid of your own creations too?
R.L. Stine: Scary stuff NEVER scares me. Horror always makes me laugh instead. When I go to a scary movie, I don’t get scared—I just laugh. Same for writing Goosebumps books.

Q from Mysterygirl123: If you could be a monster for a day, what monster would you choose? Why? R.L. Stine: I would be a giant jellyfish from Deep Trouble because I like to swim a lot.

Q from ArtAthena13: What would you say to a kid who wants to be an author?
R.L. Stine: Write something every day. Keep a journal or a diary. And make sure you read a LOT!

Q from cnahk: Do you ever want to write something less scary?
R.L. Stine: I love writing funny books, too. That's why I wrote the Rotten School book series. I also try to put a lot of funny stuff in Goosebumps.

Q from Niki: Who's your favorite character? Why?
R.L. Stine: Slappy the evil dummy. I like writing all the insults and rude things he says to people.

Q from AstronomyAble3: Who is your inspiration and icon?
R.L. Stine: Many writers have inspired me. I think the sci-fi author Ray Bradbury was a big influence. Also, Rod Serling, who wrote The Twilight Zone.

Q from Lexi: Are you a prankster with scaring people?
R.L. Stine: No. Maybe I scared my little brother a few times when we were kids. But I'm not really into pranks and jokes. Too busy writing!

Q from CheerfulHeart15: What's your favorite book of Goosebumps that you wrote? Were you good at telling ghost stories when you were young?
R.L. Stine: My favorite Goosebumps book is The Haunted Mask. I was too shy to tell ghost stories when I was a kid. I was a very quiet kid.

Q from OreoPie09: How do you come up with such creepy stuff and do you believe in ghosts?
R.L. Stine: I don’t know where the ideas come from. I've never seen a ghost—but I keep looking!

Q from Megan: Would you ever consider doing like a Nancy Drew type of book series for girls?
Q from Georgia: When you do your next book why not call it Zombieland?!
Q from NinjaCobra1: Why don't you make a Goosebumps book about a boy who likes scary movies, and finds out that all the monsters are coming to life?
Nice ideas. Thanks for the suggestions.
-- R.L.

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Total Approved Comments: 112

whoa, this guy is really cool! i love goosebumps.

Comment #1 | Posted by: 44maplesyrup on October 26, 2011 at 09:25 AM

OMG! I got posted on a Q-and-A!

Comment #2 | Posted by: Megan on October 26, 2011 at 09:54 AM

I also loved goosebumps growing up! How did I forget about those books! I have got super busy but now that I've been reminded about these classics I think I might dig through my collection and re-read some of them!

Comment #3 | Posted by: Erik on October 26, 2011 at 01:28 PM

These books are amazing! I've got to read them again.

Comment #4 | Posted by: Erik on October 26, 2011 at 01:29 PM

It's so cool to get a answer from R.L. Stine!!! I feel so popular. I love Goosebumps

Comment #5 | Posted by: ninjacobra1 on October 26, 2011 at 02:28 PM

i read your books they are giving me nightmares but they are
pretty cool.i like the movie you made called The NightMare Room.its my favorite movie IN THE WORLD!?!?!?!?! write back
Alyssa

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Comment #6 | Posted by: Alyssa on October 26, 2011 at 02:28 PM

He answered my question! YAY! =D Now, what book shall I read next?

Comment #7 | Posted by: Mysterygirl123 on October 26, 2011 at 03:26 PM

R.L make the Grool come back it your top monster[ it a real screem]and add the Slime shooter I want to slime the dummy.

Comment #8 | Posted by: jesse on October 26, 2011 at 05:38 PM

R.L add new questons to the triva game for Goosebumps.

Comment #9 | Posted by: jesse on October 26, 2011 at 05:52 PM

r.l is so cool i luv slappy

Comment #10 | Posted by: azurebeige19 on October 26, 2011 at 07:01 PM

hello Mr.Stine i was wondering if you would check my friend's and i's horror books thank you

Comment #11 | Posted by: Kristin on October 26, 2011 at 08:16 PM

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! sorry I was scared by goosebumps night of the living dummy. R.L. Stine,you rock!

Comment #12 | Posted by: astrid on October 26, 2011 at 09:57 PM

i love this guy.i ne day wish to be as famous with childrens book as he is today!!!:)

Comment #13 | Posted by: magicflash2 on October 26, 2011 at 10:32 PM

What special touches do you add to make your stories really scary?

Comment #14 | Posted by: bigbull14 on October 27, 2011 at 01:06 PM

Can you please make more Horrland Books Thoese are my favorite! I love to scare people when i bring it to camp o please!

Comment #15 | Posted by: Devin (yes im a girl) on October 27, 2011 at 02:27 PM

I have a slapy head the mouth is open .

Comment #16 | Posted by: jesse on October 27, 2011 at 04:01 PM

I love[ one day a Horrorland ,A Shocker on Shock Threet , Night in Terror Tower.

Comment #17 | Posted by: jesse on October 27, 2011 at 04:13 PM

UR BOOKS R COOL :)

Comment #18 | Posted by: BARNEY on October 28, 2011 at 10:08 AM

whats your next book

Comment #19 | Posted by: J on October 28, 2011 at 04:53 PM

The books I said on oct/27 comment 17 other 8,9,16] those are good book and have you read hall of horror3 ,five masks of DR Sreem it good too.