R.L. Stine To Appear At Undiscovered Realm Comic Con

[Bellatrix]

Some people think kids’ horror is simple, but I think it’s harder. You can’t go too far, but you still have to keep tension and surprises. R.L. Stine does that better than most. I’ve studied his pacing and how he ends chapters — always with a hook. I write short horror stories for teens now, and I owe a lot of my style to what I learned reading his books growing up. Seeing him in person is something I thought would never happen. I’ve already marked June 22nd on my calendar. I’ll be front row at the panel, notebook ready.

 

[Murder Clown]

I collect signed books. It’s my thing. Not for money, but for memory. I’ve got Stephen King, Judy Blume, and even a signature from Margaret Atwood. R.L. Stine is one I’ve been missing. I found a first edition Welcome to Dead House last year at a thrift shop, and I’ve been saving it just in case I ever meet him. Now’s my shot. I’ll be there early, probably lining up an hour before the doors open. Two autographs is enough for me — I’ll bring that and one Fear Street for balance.

 

[Seb]

Goosebumps was my first horror, and now I’m deep into slashers and psychological stuff. But I always remember those first books. Slappy used to creep me out more than any adult movie villain. R.L. Stine might not be “scary” to me now, but I respect the craft. His stories made me want to find more. That’s what matters. I don’t usually go to cons, but this appearance pulled me in. I think it’ll be good to see him live. I don’t care about the photo, just the talk.