I live in Bath with my husband, two teenage daughters and twelve bantams. I have been learning the craft of creative writing since 2009, written two books and am now learning how to write scripts.
I was born in Cornwall, where I lived for twenty-two years. I then started my career in higher education working at the Universities of Cambridge, Oxford Brookes, Bath Spa and Bath. I am now the Communications Officer for a local charity supporting people with learning disabilities and their families.
From the age of seven, I loved writing stories and always dreamt of writing a book one day. Back then I thought everyone was always dreaming up stories like I did – it wasn’t until I was older that I realised that not everyone takes mental notes of conversations, obsessively observes mannerisms and continually writes down snippets of conversation “to use one day”. I always have a story buzzing around in my head and my family make fun of me when I get in a panic if I leave the house without a notebook and pen… ‘you can use your phone, Mum!’ I know, I know, I’m so last century!! 
Some fun facts about me – but do feel free give this a miss😊
- I love natural yoghurt and crave it when I haven’t had it for a few days.
- Chocolate – enough said!
- Hugs with my girls are better than vitamins.
- I am a convert to hens; they are the best family/home makers, and they give you eggs.
- I still don’t understand why I had to do algebra.
- Berlin is the most exciting city in the world.
- Cornwall is a beautiful place to be from; Helston is even better.
- I continually wriggle my toes, so best not snuggle up next to me on the settee.
- I like to make people laugh; but I like to listen to them more.
- I like cheesy rom coms; it’s the best way to give my brain a rest from plot lines and story ideas.
- I have lived just under half my life in Cornwall, a quarter of it in Bath and the rest of the time in Cambridge, Letchworth, Eynsham and Witney.
- I love going to the cinema and the anticipation of the start of the film (although I miss Pearl and Dean’s advertising music).
- The most romantic place on earth is Gunwalloe with the sun setting, the full moon rising and nothing to hear but the sea on the rocks below.
- I’ve never wanted a fancy car or sought branded clothes but give me nice stationery and I’ll be your friend for ever.
- I have a policy that nobody cries without me too.
- My favourite colour is purple – unless it’s on walls.
- The blessing that my friends with special educational needs have given me over the years has taught me more about life than anything else.
- The world of storytelling is a privilege. I can make anything happen, when I like and how I like but, tell me, how did Jane Austen manage without a computer?
