Author Chris Whitaker, best known for his 2024 thriller All the Colours of Dark, is preparing for an appearance at the Auckland Writers Festival, where he will reflect on the journey that led him to literary success.
Whitaker’s path to becoming a bestselling author has not been an easy one. His life has been marked by significant hardships, including childhood abuse, a life-threatening stabbing, and financial devastation after losing millions of pounds in the stock market. Despite these challenges, he credits writing as the pivotal force that saved his life.
Ahead of his appearance at the festival, Whitaker shared how vulnerable he felt when first putting his creative work out into the world. “It felt like I didn’t have anything else to offer,” he admitted, reflecting on his earlier years. “That was then, obviously, but now, as I begin work on my new book, I’ve fallen in love with writing all over again.”
As Whitaker prepares for his next literary endeavor, his story of resilience continues to resonate, inspiring both seasoned and aspiring writers alike.
