Robert Lawrence Stine, known professionally as R. L. Stine, is an American author of horror and comedy fiction for children and young adults. Born in Columbus, Ohio, he graduated from Ohio State University and began his career writing for Scholastic magazines and humor books before turning to horror fiction with Blind Date (1986). He is best known for the Fear Street series, launched in 1989, and the Goosebumps series, launched in 1992, which together have sold more than 400 million copies world...
Sinclair Smith is the author of The Waitress, a story that explores the everyday lives of those who serve us. If you enjoyed that, you'll appreciate Smith's knack for drawing you into relatable characters and their quiet struggles.