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Timothy R. Gaffney
What is your connection to Ohio?
Born in Dayton, resident most of my life. I graduated from Ohio State U. in 1974 with a BA in journalism. I'm a staff writer for the Dayton Daily News.
What inspired you to become an author?
I have always had an interest in writing. I like to do other kinds of writing besides newspaper stories, so I have written many magazine articles and several books. Some of my books include my own photographs.I became interested in writing for children because my wife, Jean, is a children's librarian. She encouraged me to begin writing children's books.
What advice do you have for a young author?
The best way to become a writer -- the only way -- is to write. Don't worry about thinking of things to write about -- keep a journal and write about whatever you did today. Write letters to friends. Write stories for the fun of it.
What do you like to do for fun?
I enjoy backpacking, photography and flying. I'm a private pilot and I'm building an airplane (yes, a real one!) in my garage.
Some of your most popular books are:
- Secret Spy Satellites (2000)
- Air Safety (1999)
- Back in Orbit (1998)
- Grandpa Takes Me To the Moon (1996)
- Edmund Hillary: First To Climb Mount Everest (1990)
- Chuck Yeager (1986)
- Kennedy Space Center (1985)
Links:
Air Adventures with Timothy R. Gaffney
