Ryan Seacrest and Sister Meredith Say 'Pretending' to Be 'Bon Jovi and Madonna' as Kids Helped Inspire New Book (Exclusive)

Ryan Seacrest (R) with his sister Meredith and her daughter Flora.Photo:Ryan Seacrest/Instagram Ryan Seacrest/Instagram Chasing dreams is part of the Seacrest family business, and now,Ryan Seacrestand his sister Meredith have each added children’s book author to their long list of accomplishments. “I was pretending to be a news anchor and videotaping it on VHS. She was pretending to beMadonna. I was always pretending to beBon Jovi. It was this notion of how limitless is our imagination and how can we actually apply that to being creative and doing what we end up doing today, which is something that does require a little bit of believing,” Ryan,who just kicked off his newest gig hosting the 42nd season ofWheel of Fortune, tells PEOPLE.

Ryan Seacrest Says He's Got 'Very Big Shoes to Fill' in Hosting Debut forWheel of Fortune: 'A Dream Job'

Vanna White (left) and Ryan Seacrest.Photo:Wheel Of Fortune/instagram Wheel Of Fortune/instagram The wait is over!Ryan Seacresthas made his hosting debut onWheel of Fortune.On Monday, Sept. 9, the television personality, 49, hosted his first episode of the game show alongsideVanna Whiteafter taking over forPat Sajakfollowing his retirement.“Welcome toWheel of Fortune. I am your host, Ryan Seacrest,” he began. “I still can’t believe my luck being here with you tonight to continue this legacy of this incredible show with all of you and of course, my good friend, Vanna White.

Ryan Seacrest Traveled with a Homemade Wheel to Practice forWheel of FortuneHosting Gig (Exclusive)

Vanna White and Ryan Seacrest.Photo:ric McCandless/Sony Pictures Television ric McCandless/Sony Pictures Television AsRyan Seacrestknows, practice makes perfect. “Since I got the job, I’ve studied the rule book, I’ve watched Pat’s episodes. I’ve rehearsed in conference rooms all over the country, depending on where I am doing work. We travel with a little wheel that we homemade to play, and I feel ready,” says Seacrest, 49. Ryan Seacrest on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ set.

Rylee Arnold Reveals the Promise She Made to Herself Before Moving to L.A. (Exclusive)

Photo:Disney/Eric McCandless Disney/Eric McCandless Rylee Arnoldmoved to Los Angeles to follow her dream of being onDancing with the Stars, but there’s one thing she was sure of keeping the same throughout the process. PEOPLE caught up with the 19-year-old professional dancer who, inher second season as a competitor, has made her first finals alongside Olympic gymnastStephen Nedoroscikfollowing thehighly anticipated season 33 semifinalsof the reality dancing competition on Tuesday, Nov. 19.

Rylee Arnold Says Boyfriend Walker Is 'Taking Everything Like a Champ' After Being Put in the Spotlight: 'So Supportive'

Walker Lyons and Rylee Arnold.Photo:Amy Sussman/Getty Images Amy Sussman/Getty Images Rylee Arnoldis dishing on how her new beau is handling the spotlight.TheDancing with the Starspro, 19, opened up about boyfriendWalker Lyons’ reaction to the attention he has been receiving after the pair publiclylaunched their relationshipin October.Gushing over the college football player, Arnold said she is proud of how he has navigated the change.“He’s being such a trooper because I know it’s so hard to go from not being exposed to things like this, but he’s just been such a trooper,” Arnold shared after the Nov.