Cherri Ryan
Name: Cherri
Ryan
Writes: Poetry, Picture books, Junior Fiction, Non-fiction
Social Media: cherriryan.wordpress.com
Bio:
Cherri Ryan writes stories and poetry for children. She loves to bring smiles through her writing. Cherri lives in Queensland, Australia, with her family and two little guinea pigs. Her stories and poems are filled with adventure and courage and have been published in anthologies, magazines and on websites. Cherri was a family doctor for over fifteen years and is now a medical educator at the University of Queensland, helping to train the doctors of tomorrow. She also works with the Asthma Foundations in Australia. Cherri has had asthma since she was a child and enjoys helping these organisations. Cherri has also worked as a gift-wrapper, a shop assistant and a clown for children's parties. She is a member of SCBWI, Write Links, Book Links (Qld) and the Qld Writers' Centre. She believes in hope, joy, perseverance and the power of stories. After all, stories might just be the best medicine.
10 Questions with Cherri Ryan
Which writers inspire you?
I am inspired by the community of children’s authors in Australia, who care deeply about providing wonderful, engaging stories for children and are so welcoming and encouraging.
Which illustrators inspire you?
I enjoy the work of so many illustrators. At the moment, I particularly love the work of Jeannie Baker, Freya Blackwood, Sarah Davis, Tania McCartney, Ann-Marie Finn and Nicky Johnston.
What draws you to writing for children specifically?
Children are excellent. I have two children who make me smile every day and I worked with many children in my years as a doctor, who constantly amazed me with their ability to cope with illness and difficulties. I love the way that children will always look for a way to play – no matter where they are or what is going on in their lives. If my writing can help even one child to smile or feel hope, that brings me great joy.
Which professional writing bodies are you a member of?
SCBWI, QWC, Book Links Qld, Write Links
Was there a particular book in your childhood that had a big influence on you?
Yes, Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula Le Guin – an amazing book about courage and getting to know your true self.
Is there a particular theme or underlying subjects that runs through your writing?
The characters in my stories love to find imaginative solutions to their problems. They also find courage even when they feel scared and they never give up.
Writes: Poetry, Picture books, Junior Fiction, Non-fiction
Social Media: cherriryan.wordpress.com
Bio:
Cherri Ryan writes stories and poetry for children. She loves to bring smiles through her writing. Cherri lives in Queensland, Australia, with her family and two little guinea pigs. Her stories and poems are filled with adventure and courage and have been published in anthologies, magazines and on websites. Cherri was a family doctor for over fifteen years and is now a medical educator at the University of Queensland, helping to train the doctors of tomorrow. She also works with the Asthma Foundations in Australia. Cherri has had asthma since she was a child and enjoys helping these organisations. Cherri has also worked as a gift-wrapper, a shop assistant and a clown for children's parties. She is a member of SCBWI, Write Links, Book Links (Qld) and the Qld Writers' Centre. She believes in hope, joy, perseverance and the power of stories. After all, stories might just be the best medicine.
10 Questions with Cherri Ryan
Which writers inspire you?
I am inspired by the community of children’s authors in Australia, who care deeply about providing wonderful, engaging stories for children and are so welcoming and encouraging.
Which illustrators inspire you?
I enjoy the work of so many illustrators. At the moment, I particularly love the work of Jeannie Baker, Freya Blackwood, Sarah Davis, Tania McCartney, Ann-Marie Finn and Nicky Johnston.
What draws you to writing for children specifically?
Children are excellent. I have two children who make me smile every day and I worked with many children in my years as a doctor, who constantly amazed me with their ability to cope with illness and difficulties. I love the way that children will always look for a way to play – no matter where they are or what is going on in their lives. If my writing can help even one child to smile or feel hope, that brings me great joy.
Which professional writing bodies are you a member of?
SCBWI, QWC, Book Links Qld, Write Links
Was there a particular book in your childhood that had a big influence on you?
Yes, Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula Le Guin – an amazing book about courage and getting to know your true self.
Is there a particular theme or underlying subjects that runs through your writing?
The characters in my stories love to find imaginative solutions to their problems. They also find courage even when they feel scared and they never give up.
