Who is Jen Jenivive?

Jen is the hilarious mastermind behind a series of naughty parody books that look like they’re for kids, but are definitely for grown-ups!

With her sharp wit, brilliant storytelling, and playful illustrations, she’s turning childhood nostalgia on its head.

To get to know her better, we had a very serious and sensible interview, have a look at what she had to say:

What inspired you to write books that look like they’re for kids but are hilariously not?

I had been a fan of naughty adult humour books for a while, and my brain was full of ideas. Last year I wrote a list of book ideas in the notes on my phone and it wasn’t until this year that I felt ready to start writing stories.

How would you describe your books to someone who has no sense of humour?

⁠I would describe them as ‘books that are packed full of tongue in cheek innuendos that only adults will understand’

Are there any particular topics you’d never touch in a book, or is nothing off limits?

Nothing is off limits!

If one of your books accidentally ended up at a kids’ library, what title would cause the most chaos?

Definitely either The Creampie or The Facial!

If you could write a parody kids’ book about your own life, what would the title be?

Such a tough question! Either: ‘Jen’s Jugs’⁠ or depending on my mood maybe ‘Stressed, Depressed, but a great chest!’

Who do you think is the perfect audience for your books?

⁠The perfect audience would be adults with a silly, cheeky sense of humour that laugh at naughty innuendos

Do you think there’s a secret adult desire for kids’ books? Are we all craving a naughty version of “The Gruffalo”?

⁠Yes! 100%. Maybe it should be called ‘The Muffalo’.

If you could collaborate with any other writer, artist, or brand, who would it be and why?

⁠Brad Gosse, 100%! He is a big inspiration to me and I love his books.

What’s next? Do you have any wild book ideas that you’re just waiting to unleash on the world?

⁠I’m currently putting together my next book which is called ‘The Pearl Necklace’ I can’t wait for people to read it!

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