The GOOSEBUMPS AUTHOR is R.L. Stine, an American author and producer. He is best known for his horror fiction books for children and young adults, which have sold over 400 million copies worldwide. Stine has also written dozens of other books, including thrillers, comedy novels, and picture books. He is the creator of the popular Goosebumps series, which has been adapted into a television series and two feature films.