For nearly four decades, Andrew Neiderman has been one of the most widely read authors you've probably never seen on a book cover.

As the writer who continued the legendary V.C. Andrews franchise after Andrews' death, Neiderman has written 100 novels under one of publishing's most recognizable names, helping grow the series into an international phenomenon with more than 30 million copies of FLOWERS IN THE ATTIC sold worldwide.

But that's only one chapter of his remarkable career.

Neiderman is also the bestselling author of THE DEVIL’S ADVOCATE, the novel that became the hit film starring Al Pacino and Keanu Reeves, along with dozens of psychological thrillers adapted for film and television.

In this episode, Andrew is joined by his daughter, Melissa Neiderman, for a candid conversation about storytelling, teaching, family, ghostwriting, Hollywood, and why—after spending decades telling other people's stories—he's finally telling a bit of his own and how he became V.C. Andrews.

ANDREW NEIDERMAN

V.C. Andrews: Fan Page on Facebook

Andrew Neiderman: Website

KARA KAVENSKY

Website: Kara Kavensky

Visit Kara’s website to receive updates and pre-order her new memoir, TELL ME ABOUT JOY.

Record Scratch with Kara is sponsored by Adam Gibson Design and Remain Relevant, a corporate storytelling masterclass

Produced by Marilou Marosz

Original music written and performed by Adam W. Gibson

TIMESTAMPS

[01:10] Andrew Neiderman and daughter, Melissa Neiderman

[03:21] Taking over for V.C. Andrews

[04:55] Retiring from teaching

[06:28] V.C. Andrews’ family

[08:01] Neiderman's memoir

[09:57] One man, two authors

[12:15] Growing up with a writer

[13:51] Looking to the news for stories

[15:35] The V.C. Andrews' biography and fans

[18:24] New work ahead