Debbie Ridpath Ohi writes and illustrates books for young people. In our chat, we discuss:
* How she took a huge risk in leaving her safe corporate job to pursue a creative career.
* Her path to becoming a full-time writer and illustrator.
* How she got the opportunity to illustrate the most recent Judy Blume reissues.
* How she deals with both positive and negative feedback.
* How she approaches social media, and why she finds it to be an essential part of her career.
* Her productivity tips and an in-depth look at her creative process.