Please welcome author Christine Evans to the show! Christine and I met in 12x12 and this episode has been a long time coming–thank you all for your patience!!
Some Highlights:
The perfect time to start a new career–when you have small children.😂
Growing up reading classics, not knowing “author” was a real job one could do.
Starting with picture books before moving on to chapter books.
Starting with Googling–highly underrated.
Lifelong critique partners.
The joy of reading the story you wrote aloud to young listeners.
The tangible joy of creating stories.📖
When stuck, taking herself away from the work for a while. Change of scenery. And community.♥️
Tackling grief in picture books.
At the end of the day, the writing itself is what’s most important.
Why Write: Because I can’t imagine not writing. I write to figure things out for myself sometimes too. I write to find things out. That’s my creative outlet. It’s a bonus that it’s more than that as well.
Early advice: Be patient. Wait until you’re ready. There’s no rush.
Links Mentioned 🔗:
Christine on Twitter and Instagram
The 12x12 Picture Book Challenge
Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI)
Book Recommendations 📚:
Dear Mr. G. by Christine Evans, illustrated by Gracey Zhang on Amazon, Bookshop, Linden Tree Books, and Barnes and Noble
The Wish Library by Christine Evans, illustrated by Patrick Corrigan
The First State of Being by Erin Entrada Kelly
Luigi, The Spider Who Wanted to Be a Kitten by Michelle Knudsen, illustrated by Kevin Hawkes
Ava Lin by Vicky Fang
Thank you so much to Christine for being on the show and you for listening! Stay tuned for the next interview with author Jolene Gutierrez!💃💃💃💃
