Brain Snacks: Tasty Tidbits of Knowledge
Horowitz has gone onto big things since he created Alex Rider. In 2011, the estate of Arthur Conan Doyle officially chose Horowitz to continue the Sherlock Holmes series. That's like the estate of Michael Jackson officially approving your moon-walking skills—it's a big deal. (Source)
Unlike many authors, Horowitz has been writing for television and film almost as long as he has been publishing fiction. His 1997 series, Crime Traveler, is a must-watch for fans of cheesy sci-fi and low-budget set design. (Source)
Think your mom gives you funny gifts during the holiday season? Well, Horowitz has you beat—his mom gave him a human skull when he was thirteen years old. Horowitz still keeps the skull on his desk to remind him "how short time is." (Source)