I've had a varied life teaching, training and competing with horses; running a successful business with my husband and navigating for him on classic car rallies; owning a game reserve in South Africa, and raising two wonderful sons.
I have always written stories and poems. The Quest, published in May 2011, is my first novel. The first chapter of The Quest was originally written for my youngest son. Twenty years later I finally got around to finishing it!
I am inspired by children's authors, most noticeably J.M. Barrie, Hugh Lofting and C.S. Lewis. The Quest is suitable for young readers aged seven and upwards, but I often hear from parents, and grandparents, who equally enjoy my fantasy adventures. As a writer this is thrilling to hear.
Among my fans I am lucky to count Denise Fitzpatrick, children's author and creator of seven-time Emmy award series Jakers!