It took me only a few seconds to recognize the name (the other would be Edward Packard). "Choose your own adventure" were my introduction to "real" books as a

It took me only a few seconds to recognize the name (the other would be Edward Packard). "Choose your own adventure" were my introduction to "real" books as a kid, I loved them, I probably read each one of the several dozens I owned a dozen of times. They definitely sparked my interest for both fiction and games.