The Internet Writing Journal has an exclusive interview with New York Times bestselling author Steve Alten. Alten's first novel, Meg: A Novel of Deep Terror (Random House), has to date sold over one million copies worldwide and has been optioned by a major film studio. His latest book is
Meg: Primal Waters (Forge), a heart-pounding thriller which picks up eighteen years
after Meg left off. Steve discusses his work, his writing philosophy and the influential charity he founded to help encourage children's literacy. He also talks about his decision to bring back Jonas Taylor -- a hero who is now on the far side of middle age.
