Author

I stumbled into this world with a book and a pen in my hands - oh, and a magnifying glass.

Born with a rare eye cancer, I was lucky to survive, let alone have a small amount of sight saved. Refusing to let my disability restrain me, I submerged myself in The Secret Seven, The Silver Brumby and all the horse stories I could find.

But reading wasn’t enough. My dream was to become an author one day.

Little did I know back then that my first book - my autobiography Beyond the Red Door - would be born after a major health crisis at age thirty-three when I lost my sight totally.

And if anyone had told me that entering the world of darkness would be the best thing that ever happened to me, I would have died laughing hysterically. Now eight years on, I am the first to admit that my life has never been so rich and full of opportunities.

I am now hot on the scent of my real passion - writing for children.

I love writing for the 9+ age group. And it’s a real challenge to hit the mark. Kids want action, page-turning stories and characters who can grab them by the hand and involve them in their journey.

My first junior novel is about to be published, and some of my short stories have been prize-winners.

To see my published work and to read some samples, go to Books/Writing

I also give author talks and run workshops. Click here to find out more.