Eoin Colfer — Irish Author born on May 14, 1965,

Eoin Colfer is an Irish author of children's books. He worked as a primary school teacher before he became a full-time writer. He is best known for being the author of the Artemis Fowl series. In September 2008, Colfer was commissioned to write the sixth installment of the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series, entitled And Another ThingĀ ..., which was published in October 2009... (wikipedia)

The thing about reading is that if you are hooked, you're not going to stop just because one series is over; you're going to go and find something else.
What many people don't know about 'Peter Pan' is that it's a very violent book and Hook is one of the most finely observed villains ever.
When I went to school, I was already reading and writing. In fact, I was offended that the other kids couldn't.
I often meet frustrated young writers who say they've only got so far and just can't finish a book. Even if you don't happen to use what you've worked on that day, it has taught you something and you'll be amazed when you might come back to it and use it again.
I have always loved 'Stig of the Dump.' I think reading that book made me officially realise that I was a reader.