Even my first published novel: Notes from a Liar and Her Dog was not the least bit autobiographical. She finds the adage “write what you know” has its limitations. Venturing into the unknown is part of Gennifer’s writing process. The second I start illustrating the loneliness is overwhelming.” I spend all day writing and never even realize I’m alone. But I don’t really like to spend serious time illustrating because it makes me achingly lonely. “I think my degree in Illustration has been helpful in lots of ways. She has written a number of picture books, such as Louder, Lili and Dad and the Dinosaur, but she hasn’t illustrated any of them. It is exhausting and disheartening to pretend your way through life and I had had enough.”Įventually, Gennifer studied illustration and design. how did you muster the courage to follow your heart? I think that happened because I just couldn’t stand not being myself any longer. And though he had an extremely successful career in business, one of his biggest regrets was not getting published. My father wanted to be a published writer his whole life. And when I did figure it out, I was terrified. “I didn’t want to find out that my calling was to write for children. Gennifer Choldenko isn’t one of those authors who always knew they wanted to write for young people. Author Gennifer Choldenko photographed by Patricia Leeds Getting to Know Gennifer Choldenko
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