I left home at 19 to start nurse training, which was a real adventure. I saw some awful things but mostly I saw love, compassion and kindness from both staff and patients.  After stints in various nursing roles both in hospital and the community I decided to specialise in heart disease. I went to work for a large national charity as a Cardiac Support Project Manager.  Travelling around the country I have met many interesting characters and heard some fascinating stories.

 I gained a degree in Health and Social Care at the ripe old age of 45 and my teaching diploma at 52. I met people from 18 to 50 during my studies and when I was teaching, again giving me some interesting perspectives to use in my writing.  

I really enjoy pub quizzes and my head is full of “useless” information which comes in handy. I try to get to the gym a couple of times a week, not because I enjoy it but because exercise is good for health, or at least that is what my gym instructor tells me! I do enjoy long walks with friends, cooking and visiting historic sites, particularly castles and stately homes, which always have interesting stories attached to them.

I am married to Duncan, we have 2 adult children and 4 grandchildren, we are lucky enough to live on the North Norfolk coast. I love spending time with my family, my daughter lives close by so I see a lot of her children.  My grandson is learning and physically disabled, with complex needs, so we are very hands on grandparents.  I am in the process of writing a novel called Imperfectly Perfect and Noah in the book is based on my grandson.  My son and his family live over a 100 miles away but we facetime a lot and see them when we can, they are a huge support to me, giving me advice on my writing and listening to my (sometimes) crazy ideas. 

Growing Invisible is my first book.