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Meet Ginny Kochis the Writer of Quirky Catholic Kids

Meet Ginny Kochis the Writer of Quirky Catholic Kids

Last updated on: March 23, 2026 at 6:00 am by Mark Wilson

Meet Ginny Kochis the Writer of Quirky Catholic Kids 2026-03-23T05:58:03-05:00 Mark Wilson

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Ginny Kochis has written a book called Quirky Catholic Kids on the topic of neurodivergent kids. This is characteristic of her writing. It’s good to include an author who’s writing reaches out to those with special needs and those who love them. It’s a good reminder that all God’s children deserve a book written with their specific needs in mind. She’s and interesting and worth getting to know. So now it’s time to…

Meet the Writer Ginny Kochis

1. Tell something interesting about yourself.

I’m an author of fiction and nonfiction, and I specialize in writing for and about neurodivergent individuals through a Catholic lens.

2. What makes a good Catholic writer?

From a technical standpoint, I grew up reading all the time, and I have a master’s degree in teaching writing and literature. Craft is very important to me, and I write pretty slowly as a result. I’d rather labor over something for a while and be proud of the craft of it, if that makes sense.

From a Catholic standpoint, I can’t help but write everything from my basic framework of faith. My nonfiction work is faith-based, so it’s easier, but my fiction is secular, and I try very hard to strike a balance between creating a world and characters that are accessible to everyone while imbuing the story with the Truth.

3. What do you like about being a Catholic/Christian Writer?

The community is pretty great. I’m also really honored to be able to use the gifts God has given me.

4. What is the Main focus of your particular Writing or what do you like to write about?

In my nonfiction, I support Catholic families raising neurodivergent kids. I’ve published books for kids, teens, and adults, most recently Quirky Catholic Kids: Navigating Neurodivergence with Faith and Joy through Sophia Institute Press.

As a fiction author, I write raw but wholesome young adult novels. I tell stories about love, faith, friendship, and family starring neurodivergent characters.

5. How does your Catholic Faith influence your writing?

There’s so much objectionable material out there for teens right now, and it seems like almost every young adult novel that comes out has something contrary to the faith as a central theme. I don’t shy away from topics that are contrary to the faith, but I don’t celebrate them, either. I speak the truth with a quiet but firm voice through my characters, and I really endeavor to avoid being preachy (because what teen is going to want to read something pedantic?).

6. What’s your favorite article/Post/book/story you have written?

For nonfiction, I’d have to say The Brain God Gave Me is my current favorite. It’s for kids ages 5-10 and helps them understand their neurodivergence as a gift from God. My favorite novel is probably my first one, Blink and We’ll Miss It. It was about two decades in coming so it meant a lot to finally get it out.

7. What is your favorite topic/subject to write about?

Imperfect families and characters striving for holiness.

8. Favorite scripture verse.

My favorite scripture verse is Isaiah 55:8-9. “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” It was also my dad’s favorite verse.

9. What Are you currently working on?

I just came off the launch of Quirky Catholic Kids, so I’m kind of knee-deep in press for that. When I get the chance to write, I’m working on my next fiction manuscript, which is a hopeful take on The Breakfast Club meets Girl, Interrupted.

10. Name a favorite saint or Catholic or some other figure who inspires you in your life.

St. Zelie Martin. She raised several neurodivergent-appearing children while appearing pretty neurodivergent herself.

11. Who is your favorite Living Writer?

I always say Emily Henry. She has a talent for character-driven stories that I can only aspire to.

12. If you could have lunch with any deceased writer, who would it be, what would you eat and what would you talk about?

Probably Madeline L’Engle. I don’t write science fiction, but A Wrinkle in Time had such a profound impact on me growing up. I have no idea what we’d eat – she wasn’t british, but I feel like she would enjoy a formal tea? And I’d ask her about her inspiration for Charles Wallace. He’s probably the first neurodivergent character I ever came across.

13. Name a favorite movie/tv show or music you find worth sharing with others.

We are really enjoying How to Get to Heaven from Belfast right now. It’s very Irish and very hilarious.

14. Can you see one of your books being made into a movie or tv series?

Definitely. I think my Minnesott Beach series would be compelling.

15. Favorite Historical event.

This is so cheesy, but probably Paul Revere’s ride. I went to a summer camp in North Carolina during the 1980s, and every Fourth of July, they’d have one of the horseback instructors ride through camp and shout, “The British are coming!” to wake us up instead of using the bugle. It was a total core memory.

This interview was published on March 23, 2026

The day these events took place

1775 – American Revolutionary War: Patrick Henry delivers his speech – “Give me liberty or give me death!” – at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Richmond, Virginia.

1806 – After traveling through the Louisiana Purchase and reaching the Pacific Ocean, explorers Lewis and Clark and their Corps of Discovery begin their arduous journey home.

1965 – NASA launches Gemini 3, the United States’ first two-man space flight (crew: Gus Grissom and John Young).

Astronauts John Young and Gus Grissom walk up the ramp leading to the elevator that will carry them to the spacecraft for the first crewed Gemini mission.

16. What else do you want people to know about anything.

If there were one thing I would want readers to walk away with after reading my books, it would be that there’s no such thing as normal – only the wonder they are meant to become.

One of my latest post:To The Catholic Mom Raising “That Kid”

The pain of watching your children struggle socially is an acute sensation. Because there they are, a manifestation of your heart wandering around outside your body, and every instance of poor treatment shoots from the top of your head to your toes. You worry they won’t ever find friends, find a job, find a spouse, raise their own children.

I promise the reality’s not so bleak.

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