R. L. Stine in conversation with Kitty Felde at Live Talks Los Angeles

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Chapters & Sections (38)

0:01 Creating a Book Series Based on Trading Cards chapter 2
0:01 Writing a Book about Garbage Pail Kids
3:31 Adapting Storytelling for Modern Sensitivities
5:20 Childhood Pets and Loss of Beloved Animals chapter 4
5:20 Childhood Pets and Loss of Beloved Animals
7:50 Why Kids Find Gross Humor So Appealing
9:24 Humor in Children's Books and Trading Cards
11:38 Receiving a Book with Characterization and Blurbs
13:40 Origins of the Goosebumps Book Series chapter 3
13:40 Origins of the Goosebumps Book Series
15:58 The Creation of the Goosebumps Book Series
17:32 Advice for Young Writers and Productivity
19:02 Self-Publishing and Independent Publishing Options chapter 2
19:02 Self-Publishing and Independent Publishing Options
21:48 Evolution of Children's Reading Habits and Fears
23:18 The Decline of Mystery in Young Adult Fiction chapter 3
23:18 The Loss of Childhood Innocence in Modern Society
24:30 Optimism about Children's Reading Habits
26:26 Childhood Inspiration and Early Writing Habits
27:42 Childhood Fears and Introversion chapter 3
27:42 Childhood Experiences Shaping Introverted Personality Traits
29:21 Childhood Fears and Phobias
30:34 Child Abandonment and Panic at Public Event
32:40 Nostalgia for Classic Comedy and Radio chapter 2
32:40 Nostalgia for Classic Radio and Comedy
34:56 Marriage Dynamics and Creative Collaboration
37:18 Writing During the Pandemic and Staying Creative chapter 3
37:18 Maintaining Normalcy During the Pandemic
39:14 Why Dystopian Novels Are Considered Hopeful
40:38 Writing for Different Age Groups and Audience Expectations
42:35 Collaboration with Illustrators in Children's Literature chapter 2
42:35 Collaboration and Creative Process in Children's Literature
45:05 Collectibility and Rarity of Trading Cards
46:49 Reading Preferences and Favorite Authors chapter 4
46:49 Reading Preferences and Favorite Mystery Authors
48:33 Favorite Thriller Authors and Writing Communities
50:27 Missing In-Person Interactions with Young Readers
51:57 Humor and Pop Culture References in Interviews

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