Mention the gothic, and many readers will probably picture gloomy castles and an assortment of sinister Victoriana. However, the truth is that the gothic genre has continued to flourish and evolve since the days of Bram Stoker, producing some of its most interesting and accomplished examples in the 20th century - in literature, film and beyond. Carlos Ruiz Zafon
A modern-day Dickens with a popular voice and a genius for storytelling in any genre, Stephen King has written many wonderful books. Carlos Ruiz Zafon
I'm a voracious reader, and I like to explore all sorts of writing without prejudice and without paying any attention to labels, conventions or silly critical fads. Carlos Ruiz Zafon
I'm fascinated by the period that goes from the Industrial Revolution to right after World War II. There's something about that period that's epic and tragic. Carlos Ruiz Zafon
Would I buy a cell phone for my 12-year-old?... No. I should have closer control over my child than that. He really shouldn't be in places where he needs to contact me by cell. Stephen Baker
People didn't stop spending money, they just spent it on things that complement their PCs. Stephen Baker
Even though I'm retired for some years now I still have something positive to say to kids. And they still listen. Stephen Baker
I always wished I had a chance to meet an NFL player or even a college player when I was growing up in Los Angeles. Stephen Baker
What cracks me up is people who think I don't take baseball seriously. It's the most important thing in my life. They don't know how hard it is for me to get a bad game out of my mind. I still can't, but I'm getting better. Brady Anderson
It's so funny that people specify that year because in a way it was the biggest battle for me health wise. Brady Anderson
I know what I did and how I accomplished it. I am proud of it and know that it was done with integrity. Brady Anderson
I guess when you have that one monster season, it's good because you're recognized. If it weren't for that season, not as many people would know about my career. But it also kind of diminishes what I did in other years. Brady Anderson