Hello there! I’m a writer with a passion for crafting children’s books. My home is by the blustery seaside in northern England, where salty air and seabird songs are my daily companions.

I originally trained as a teacher and taught English and Art to large groups of enthusiastic pupils in a school in East Lancashire.

After raising my own three children, I sought a new path, gaining National qualifications in psychotherapy, clinical hypnotherapy, and NLP. Those skills blossomed during my years working with adults and children in private practice.

But writing has always been my passion, and now I weave tales of wonderful characters into books that spark joy and become treasured companions.

I love writing chapter books, and books for middle grade readers, that are full of fun and adventure, where curious characters and puzzling plots twist towards unexpected but satisfying endings.

I also enjoy creating picture books for sensitive kids, blending my expertise in clinical hypnotherapy and NLP into these stories to encourage, support and inspire children as they navigate life and emotions. These gentle stories offer comfort and support in a familiar, non-threatening way. Like a gentle hug on a tough day, they help children navigate their feelings and life’s challenges.

Besides writing, I enjoy spending time with my grown-up children and my huge long-haired cat (who 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.

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