About Me

 

I was born in 1955 and started writing in 1990. Since then, I've published four children’s novels, a poetry pamphlet, numerous poems in literary magazines and anthologies, and short stories for adults and children. I've also taught creative writing, run workshops, undertaken commissions and given many readings. While working as a Civil Servant after having children, I embarked on a part-time degree in English and Media Studies as a mature student. I emerged with first class honours and wondered what to do next... Twelve years of teaching in secondary schools followed. During that time, writing took a back seat while I battled with paperwork, meetings, data, marking, more meetings, bus duty - oh, and students. Now I've escaped from the classroom and I'm back in the world, writing again.