Carl Hiaasen

Carl Hiaasen is a journalist and writer, so his enthusiam and passion for writing are what makes him tick, as well as getting a story done. He wrote novels after his journalism career. According to Wikipedia.com, his novels are usually under the mystery section. Also according to this site, when he writes about Flordia, it is with a "satiric or sardonic eye." According to Kick Ass, he wanted to be a journalist at a young age.