ME

In 2007, fate stepped in when I was laid off because of the Global Financial Crisis (GFC). However, I saw this as an opportunity to pursue my dream job. After devouring 75 vampire books in a single year, I decided to write a novel of my own. Not knowing where to start I thought back to all those long drives and the characters I met and acknowledged that my journey towards becoming an author began at a young age. Sleeping outside those hot summer nights with siblings and neighbours gave me an idea for the universe to be featured in the stories I write now.

Just like the way I live my life, adventure, and action are abounding with a touch of romance. I hope to stir your imagination, leave an everlasting imprint in your mind that anything is possible, all you need to do is BELIEVE.

My Life

I spent the first 12 years of my life in Tallangatta, Victoria, a small town tucked between mountains. The scent of pine in the air and the sound of wildlife from the woods is something I will never forget. My weekends were spent on hikes and bush walks, wading through fresh streams and exploring nature with family and friends. We often camped out beneath the stars, talking and marvelling at the wonders of the night sky. Blankets and pillows were our only armour as we lay in awe, searching for constellations and shooting stars, letting our imaginations take us away.

My early teen years were filled with the breathtaking wilderness of Mt. Newman in Western Australia and the vibrant metropolis of Perth.

In 1993, I met a wonderful man who swept me off my feet and is now my husband. Our daughter, Jody now lives close to my childhood home with our two grandsons, Kai and Josh.

My position as a Deli Specialist at the time included travels throughout Victoria, Western Australia, Queensland, and New South Wales and opened my eyes to many people. It wasn’t until I wanted to become a full-time writer did I apply my life experiences to my stories. Thanks to these colourful trips and the various adventures I encountered, I could let my imagination soar high.

I spent the next nineteen years of my married life in Queensland, writing many of my stories. During this time my husband, Shaun, showed me there was more to life than working.

My Passions

My passion for the marvels of the universe, tales of mythology and the vastness of the unknown has inspired me to learn more about spheres, planets, stars, galaxies, and beyond. Even cloud formations have been studied in greater detail as I use my knowledge to bring my fantasy worlds, characters and stories to life.

Through my books, I want to introduce readers to the realm of my imagination, an exciting world full of adventure and action with a hint of romance. My goal is for readers to be immersed in this fictional world and leave with the belief that anything is possible if you put your mind to it.

Together, we enjoyed activities such as four-wheel driving, fishing, camping, as well as many fun times with dancing friends learning ballroom and Latin dance. An exercise we got very good at and worked our way into the bronze category.

Frequently Asked Questions

I was a reader of fantasy novels so knew it had to have a beginning, lots of action and an end the reader was not expecting.

How did you structure it to get that outcome?

I was not a plotter or planner. I just sat at the keyboard and allowed the characters to write their story they wished to tell. I did not know what the ending was to be until I wrote it and typed, ‘the end.’

Even after all this time I still cannot get to caught up with waffle as I love the fast pace of a good movie that has me on the edge of the seat. Because of this I get busy with a great story and give only the hint allowing the reader’s mind to dream within my stories too.