I briefly introduce some of the books I've written and
discuss how I get my ideas. I tell children the story of how I became a writer in the
fifth grade. Using PowerPoint, I talk about the research I do
in writing a book. Sometimes I use images related to my books How to Make a Mummy Talk,
Bodies from the Bog, Bodies
from the Ash or Bodies from the Ice to help students understand the
work involved (and the pleasures of research). I conclude by discussing how much
fun writing is and encouraging students to write their own stories.
If there is time, I may read a small portion of my novel The
Very Real Ghost Book of Christina Rose or The
Mystery Club of Luna Drive. I always allow time for children to ask
questions at the end of my presentation.
