We have been talking to one of our favourite authors, Nick Arnold, who writes the Horrible Science books.

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What made you become an author?

When I was a boy I loved reading and writing horrible stories. I decided that I just had to be writer when I grew up.

Did you enjoy Science at school?

With the exception of biology I never found Science very exciting. It just wasn't horrible enough for me and it was only when started writing Horrible Science books that I realised how gruesome the subject can be!

Who is your favourite author/writer?

My favourite author is the writer of whatever book I am reading at the time. My favourite author changes every few days so it's unfair to single anyone out. If you've got a favourite author, my advice is read every book you can by that person but then read another author because that's the best way to enjoy books.

What books do you enjoy reading?

I like to read a mixture of stories and non-fiction. For me a good book has to be more than exciting and readable. I want to learn things that I didn't know before ' about people, science or whatever the book's about.

How long does it take you to write a typical Horrible Science book?

I can write a book in less than two weeks ' but researching the book, and afterwards improving it and commenting on Tony de Saulles' marvellous illustrations' well, that can take months.

Which is your favourite Horrible Science book you have written?

Every Horrible Science book is written to the best of my ability. Once it's published I'm like a proud mum and it's unfair to have a favourite. Having said that the illustrations in Nasty Nature make me giggle every time and I love The Stunning Science of Everything!