My First Book:the Experiences of Walter Besant, James Payn, W. Clark Russell, Grant Allen, Hall Caine, George R. Sims, Rudyard Kipling, a. Conan Doyle, M.e. Braddon, F.w. Robinson, H. Rider Haggard, R.m. Ballantyne, I. Zangwill, Morley Roberts, David Christie Murray, Marie Corelli, Jerome K. Jerome, John Strange Winter, Bret Harte,"Q.", Robert Buchanan, Robert Louis Stevenson, with an Introduction by Jerome K. Jerome.

My First Book is a collection of autobiographical essays by notable authors from the late 19th century, including Rudyard Kipling, Arthur Conan Doyle, and Jerome K. Jerome. First published in 2000, the anthology offers insights into the early writing experiences and challenges faced by these literary figures. The collection begins with a dialogue between Jerome K. Jerome and a young boy named Valentine, exploring themes of storytelling and the aspirations of budding authors. This work highlights the perseverance required to succeed in literature and provides a glimpse into the literary landscape of the time.