There's no better gift at Christmas than a great book (ok, we might be biased). We asked some of our authors to share the best book they’ve received, here's what it meant to them.

Have you ever wanted to start writing? Or hone your creative writing skills? The inclusive world of fan fiction is a great place to start, and will help get your imagination fired up. Dave Rudden, the author of The Wintertime Paradox and fan fiction writer, shares some ways you can get started.

The TV adaptation of Good Omens has sparked controversy for 'normalising Satanism'. Here author Dave Rudden defends the 'cheerfully, epically blasphemous' novel.

Have you ever wanted to write a scary story? Like, a really scary story? Dave Rudden, author of the Knights of the Borrowed Dark series tells us how in three simple (and terrifying) steps.

Dave Rudden, author of Knights of the Borrowed Dark series (and Terry Pratchett super-fan) chats doodling, dragons, breaking the rules and his five favourite Terry Pratchett novels – and of course, why you should read them.

Read an extract from Knights of the Borrowed Dark by Dave Rudden.

Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without the odd disaster, or two. From turkey-crazed pooches to elf-sized Christmas trees, our Puffin authors share their most calamitous Christmas catastrophes...