NSS Year 7 students were given the opportunity to meet John A. Bonello, who is a famous author. Prior to this meeting, the students were already introduced to him through his well-known investigative series of Irvin Vella. John A. Bonello shared with our students what inspired him to write his intriguing books. He shared his passion for writing depicting various aspects in his life which influenced his writings. He also talked about the importance of reading in everyday life. At the end of this session, our students had the opportunity to ask him questions about his books and about the journey that an author has to go through when writing and publishing a book.