Best known as the creator of the Goosebumps books, a mighty empire of YA horror, R. L. Stine began as a humor writer, and sees interesting connections between laughter and fear. “It’s like writing punch lines; every chapter has some kind of surprising cliffhanger ending.” We spoke several years ago – he was one of our first dozen guests – and I’ve recut his delightful conversation.
PERSON: Will Elder
PLACE: a stone mound
THING: Laurel & Hardy bosed set
RANDY’S PERSON: Zippy, a chimp