Hello there! I’m a writer and illustrator who loves to create tales of wonder and adventure for children. My home is by the blustery seaside in northern England, where salty air and seabird songs are my daily companions.

Growing up I developed a deep love of nature and the power of imagination. I spent countless hours exploring the countryside or rambling along the seashore, drawing everything I found. After training as a teacher I taught English and Art to large groups of enthusiastic students in a secondary school in East Lancashire.

Writing stories and creating colourful illustrations have always been my passions. Now, I bring my imagination to life through my children’s books, inviting young readers to explore fantastical worlds and discover the joy of storytelling. I weave tales of curious characters that become treasured friends – the kind of stories you just can’t wait to read again and again.

When I’m not writing or drawing, I love spending time with my grown-up children and my big, fluffball of a cat (who honestly thinks she’s a dog!). You might also find me tending my topsy-turvy garden where every plant seems to have a plan of its own. And of course, there are those exhilarating strolls along the windswept shore, where I find endless inspiration.