Derek Landy – an Irish novelist and screenwriter, best known for the «Skulduggery Pleasant» series and «Demon Road». His books mix dark humour, magic, and fast-paced adventure, earning him a global fanbase. Before fiction, he wrote screenplays for action films, which shaped his cinematic style.
✨ Started out writing screenplays for Irish action movies. 📚 «Skulduggery Pleasant» was born out of his love for comics and noir. 🔥 The skeleton detective protagonist became an instant hit with teens. 🎓 Studied arts and explored many creative paths before writing. 🌍 His books are translated into numerous languages worldwide. 📖 Loves blending humour, horror, and adventure into his fantasy. 💡 Often admits he laughs out loud at his own dialogue. 📺 His stories have been eyed for film adaptations. 🖊️ Spends years expanding his series and revisiting characters. ☕ Says coffee is essential to his writing routine. 😄 Once joked that his characters have a far better fashion sense than he does.