I'd always wanted to write a novel, but after attending film school, I'd spent five years knocking on Hollywood's door and had put that idea aside. Ransom Riggs attenddoorfilm Change image and share on social
'Library of Souls' is longer than 'Hollow City' by a considerable margin, but this time I was on the right track from the beginning, so I never had to start over. It took about 15 months, all told. Ransom Riggs begincityconsiderable Change image and share on social
In 'Hollow City,' I'm taking all the characters out of the lives they've been secure in for years and plunging them into the unknown. That's how you really get to know them. Ransom Riggs charactercityhave Change image and share on social
Los Angeles, which is where I live, happens to be a great place for junk. People have a lot of it, and they sell it and trade it: At these big swap meets, many, many hundreds of dealers of junk will descend upon a football field on a Saturday and sell all their stuff. Ransom Riggs angelesbigdealer share on social
I have an unusual hobby: I collect pictures of people I don't know. It started when I was a kid growing up in South Florida, the land of junk stores, garage sales, and flea markets, as a kind of coping mechanism. Ransom Riggs collectcopeflea share on social
It was painful, but I really wanted to get 'Hollow City' right, and I'm glad I put in the time because I'm really proud of it. Ransom Riggs citygladhollow Change image and share on social
I think 'Hollow City' only took a year and a half to write... but it felt like two and a half! Ransom Riggs cityfelthalf Change image and share on social
I loved the idea of a book of fairytales meant especially for peculiar children, and I love even more the idea of making that fictional book real. Ransom Riggs bookchildfairytale Change image and share on social
I've always been interested in exploration and the history of exploring the world, but it seems like we've found everything now. Ransom Riggs explorationexplorefind Change image and share on social
