I was born in south-east Queensland, Australia and now live in the beautiful Whitsundays.
I have always had a huge love of reading which naturally turned into a desire to imagine, design and finally write my own characters and adventures.
Some of my all-time favourite authors that inspired writing for this particular age include Judy Blume, Lucy Daniels, C.S Lewis, JRR Tolkien and Madeleine L’Engle.
I would love if my books could give kids the same gift I was given by these amazing authors; the gift of imagination, adventure, travel, laughter and possibilities.
The idea for Grace’s Island Adventures was inspired by my time working on a private yacht based on Hamilton Island in the Whitsundays. I spent 8 months living on the crystal blue waters surrounded by spectacular islands, living the ‘island life’. This led to making my home in the Whitsundays and creating a series for my favourite reading age – the age where imagination still rules practical thought and anything is possible!
I would have LOVED to have Grace as a book friend when I was 10! Even now, I enjoy her company and am often quite exhausted after a writing session channeling her infectious energy!
Here are the beautiful guide dog puppies in training I raised - their names are Eadie (or Princess Eadie if you're addressing her directly) and Frances.
These little life changers inspired a new series of stories for me to share with you. Stories about 4 legged superheroes and the lives they change.
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