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A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ME

I was born in a village where story-telling is a way of life. For many of us kids, experiencing a movie can only sometimes come from hearing someone else who was fortunate enough to have money to see it. So we shared and re-told movies; children passing on fairy-tales and legends!

My family moved to Sydney when I was nine years old, and so began a whole new adventure. In year five, my teacher encouraged my love for writing and reading. I wrote in secret and hid my stories. But after finishing my Business degree, I was restless and took up a writing course on the side for fun! I found my love again! I wrote more stories but still kept them to myself. Still afraid to let other others know, afraid of rejection.

But it was through making connections with other writers that I truly allowed myself to become a writer, learning from those who have already been published and those who simply love to write. As I continue to write and submit stories (and get rejections!), I continue to learn, now confident enough to call myself a “writer”. In the meantime, I write snippets about my life or share funny memes that litter my social media on Instagram or my Facebook Page.

My very first book, Runaway, is a Middle-Grade novel, which I would describe as “an easy escape for reluctant readers” and is suitable for tweens/pre-teens and anyone who wants to have a light read before bedtime. It is available as an eBook and Paperback from Amazon. Its sequel, Smarty-pants, is also now available from my online store and on Amazon, and can be read as a stand-alone book!

My children’s picture book, Remember When, is based on my two grandmothers, who were both diagnosed with dementia before they passed away. Their diagnoses and experiences left me wishing I had done things better – had I understood better! And in this story there is some redemption through the innocence and unconditional love of a child for a grandmother. With this book, I hope I may help others be more understanding as they cherish their loved ones towards the end … and beyond.

My debut novella, The Colours of Orange, was released in October 2021. This is a story inspired by the book of Ruth, set in contemporary Sydney and the regional city of Orange, in New South Wales, Australia. Of course, there is a generous dash of romance!

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