Eoin Colfer was born in Wexford, Ireland. He worked as a primary school teacher before becoming a full-time writer. He also writes children's and fantasy novels and is best known for his Artemis Fowl series featuring a twelve-year-old genius and criminal mastermind. He is the creator of 'Daniel McEvoy', an ex-army sergeant and bouncer of a seedy club in New Jersey. Visit also this site.