FAQ's

These are just a few of the questions I am asked by children and adults.

Q What was your favorite book when you were a kid?
A I loved horses when I was a kid, so my very favorite book was called Misty of Chincoteague. It’s a wonderful book about the wild ponies that roam the Virginia seacoast. It was written by one of my all-time favorite authors, Marguerite Henry, and illustrated, with beautiful illustrations, by Wesley Dennis. If you love horses and haven’t read Misty, make a point to read it!

Q What’s the coolest place you’ve ever been to?
A I’ve been to so many really cool places that it’s hard to say which was the coolest. But if you go to the page on this website about “Cool Places I’ve Visited Overseas” you’ll read about my trips to Africa, the Amazon Rainforest, the coral reef, and other great trips I’ve made to exciting parts of the world.

Q What’s your favorite wild animal?
A That’s easy! My favorite wild animal happens to be the fastest land animal on earth – the cheetah! If your school has me in to do an Author Visit, I’ll tell you some really funny stories about experiences I’ve had with cheetahs!
Q Of all the places you’ve worked, which was your favorite?
A I’d have to say that I’ve been pretty fortunate to work at some really neat places, but my favorite was probably the Columbus Zoo. It’s really cool being around all the neat animals you find at a zoo and to learn about those animals. I enjoyed working at the zoo even though I’m allergic to just about every animal that lives there!

Q What do you like to do besides write books?
A I love sports! For as long as I can remember, I’ve played sports and followed sports as a fan. I still enjoy playing sports including tennis, and although I don’t play ice hockey any more, I still love to skate in the winter time.

Q What made you decide that you wanted to be an author?
A I’m sure that I’m an author today because of all the reading I did as a kid. Reading opens up whole new worlds to kids and I was no exception. From an early age, I loved to not only read other people’s stories, but to write my own stories.