Tell it True: Non-Fiction
Friday, May 14 | 9:30am CT
Meet Rex Ogle
author of Free Lunch
What was your favorite book as a kid?
Alice in Wonderland, anything by R.L. Stine, and the Hardy Boys series.
Have you had any horrible/hilarious/awesome jobs besides writer?
I've had over 50 jobs! One of the worst moments was being told I had to clean the bathroom at a Super-Wal-Mart in Prattville, Alabama. I took one look (and smell) and said, "You can fire me, but I won't do that."
If you could have any magic power, what would it be?
Teleporting! Then I wouldn't have to go to the airport or deal with jet lag on airplanes.
Top 10 Things I Do For Fun:
Video games (MarioKart!)
Playing logic puzzle games.
Watching TV / Movies.
Napping with the windows open.
Beach days!
Reading fantasy novels.
Board games with friends.
Go hiking with my dog.
Read comics (especially X-Men)!
Writing. (What can I say? I love making up stories.)
What is your book about?
Free Lunch is a true story about my first year in middle school, and being in the Free Lunch program.
About Rex
Rex Ogle was born and raised mostly in Texas, but moved to New York City where he worked as a comic book editor at Marvel and DC Comics and later as a book editor at Scholastic. Now, he lives in Los Angeles where he writes full-time…when he’s not hiking with his dog, playing video games, or reading comics. Visit Rex at www.rexogle.com or on Instagram @thirdrex.