Jennifer Gladen has written for most of her life. Her first children's picture book, A Star in the Night, will be coming out this summer by Guardian Angel Publishing. Jennifer is also working on another book which comes close to her heart, a story about a little girl waiting for a liver transplant.
Do you consider yourself to be a born writer?
Yes! Even as a child, I could always be found writing something. I wrote stories and poems for my teachers. I wrote in my journal every day. In short, it’s always been a part of my life. Growing up, I was a quiet little girl. Writing was my way of communicating with the world.
Did you always want to be a writer?
I sure did! It wasn’t until I took a few courses at the Institute of Children’s Literature that I realized this was something I really could do. I’m grateful that I chose to follow my dream. If I didn’t, I’d be missing out on the greatest career in the world!
Tell us about your children's books.
My first children’s book, A Star in the Night, will be published by Guardian Angel Publishing sometime this summer. It is a Christmas themed e-book about a boy, Andy, going home on Christmas Eve. Andy, accompanied by a shimmering star, encounters three experiences, which change his view of Christmas forever.
Do you have a website/blog where readers may learn more about you and your works?
Yes. My official website is www.jennifergladen.com.
You can also find me on my blogs: http://jgladen.blogspot.com and
http://jengladensmusingswordpress.com.
What are you working on now?
My current project is a picture book about a little girl, Olivia, who needs a liver transplant and her brave journey to get it. While many children are wondering if they’ll learn to ride a bike, Olivia is wondering when that life-saving transplant will happen. We see the struggles and complex feelings in which she deals with daily.
http://jengladensmusingswordpress.com.
Article comments
1 - Donna J. Shepherd
Now that's writing from the heart! Thanks for a lovely interview, and some great advice, too.
2 - Susan Berger
Mayra, I always love to read your interviews. Jennifer I am looking foward to your books.
Blessings!
Susan
3 - peg Finley
Great interview. I love it when a fellow writer writes from their heart. It inspires me. Good luck with all your writing.
Peg Finley