Date of Birth: February 3, 1979
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Biography
Ransom Riggs is an American author and filmmaker best known for his debut novel “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children,” which became a New York Times bestseller and was adapted into a feature film directed by Tim Burton. Riggs was born in Maryland and grew up on a farm in Florida. He attended the Pine View School for the Gifted and later went on to study English literature at Kenyon College. He earned a degree in film from the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts. Riggs initially started his career as a filmmaker, creating short films and writing for various blogs and websites. His love for vintage photography led to the creation of “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children,” as the story was inspired by strange, eerie photographs he had collected. The success of the book led to a series, which includes sequels “Hollow City,” “Library of Souls,” “A Map of Days,” and “The Conference of the Birds.” In addition to his work in literature, Riggs has directed short films, written screenplays, and contributed to anthologies. He is married to fellow author Tahereh Mafi, and they reside in Los Angeles, California.
5 Interesting Facts about Ransom Riggs
1. Ransom Riggs’ favorite hobby is collecting vintage photographs, which directly inspired his writing.
2. He is married to Tahereh Mafi, a fellow author known for her “Shatter Me” series.
3. Riggs’ first book, “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children,” was on the New York Times Bestseller List for more than 70 consecutive weeks.
4. He holds a degree in film from the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts.
5. Ransom Riggs has directed several short films and written screenplays, showcasing his versatility beyond just novel writing.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Ransom Riggs
1. “When someone won’t let you in, eventually you stop knocking.”
2. “We cling to our fairy tales until the price for believing in them becomes too high.”
3. “Strange, I thought, how you can be living your dreams and your nightmares at the very same time.”
4. “Sometimes it’s better not to look back. The past is nothing but a weight. It will build inside of you like a stone.”
5. “There was a saying that I once heard from my grandfather: ‘You don’t need a time machine if you want to see the past. Just look around you.’”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Ransom Riggs’ highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $5 million.
Children
Ransom Riggs has one child with his wife Tahereh Mafi, a daughter named Layla, born in 2017.
Relevant Links
1. [Ransom Riggs’ Official Website](http://www.ransomriggs.com
2. [Ransom Riggs on Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3154503.Ransom_Riggs
3. [Ransom Riggs on Twitter](https://twitter.com/ransomriggs
4. [Profile on Penguin Random House](https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/110278/ransom-riggs
