Terry Pratchett

Terry Pratchett:

 -Was an English author of fantasy novels, especially comical works.

Pratchett said that to write, you must read extensively, both inside and outside your chosen genre and to the point of "overflow". He advised that writing is hard work, and that writers must "make grammar, punctuation and spelling a part of your life." However, Pratchett enjoyed writing, regarding its monetary rewards as "an unavoidable consequence", rather than the reason for writing.

Pratchett made no secret of outside influences on his work: they were a major source of his humour. He imported numerous characters from classic literature, popular culture and ancient history, always adding an unexpected twist.

Pratchett had a fascination with natural history that he referred to many times, and he owned a greenhouse full of carnivorous plants.

Terry Pratchett himself seems like an interesting character so I decided to watch an interview on him and his idea of 'Nation'. In this Interview he talks in detail about the characters and themes behind his creations, including a sudden vision of a boy on a beach, Krakatoa and his Victorian girl.