Hello and thanks for coming to visit! Here's a little about me.

Childhood

I grew up in the countryside, firstly in Gippsland and then in Central Victoria. These are very different landscapes but I grew to love them both. I was the last baby born into a large family (six children) and I was rather pint-sized for a very long time. My family loved books!

We had an ever-changing number of cats, a pony, goats, ducks, a rabbit, a cockatoo, budgerigars and of course, chooks. I love chooks. I secretly think that when I'm an old lady, I will have a fluffy chook living in every drawer in my house. Only if they're happy there, of course. Animals are often woven into my stories.​

​Adult Life & Writing

I have done a lot of different jobs across my life. From selling mats door-to-door to running London hotels. From advising uni students to counselling people about their health. I have also spent eight years dancing with preschoolers in a yoga and dance studio, which frankly was way too much fun! Now, I spend my weeks caring for family, running a small business, bundling up organic herbs and writing. I love to write both fiction and non-fiction. I'm fascinated by the short form writing of the picture book genre. I find it challenging and deeply satisfying to say as much as I can through as few words as possible. One of my non-fiction manuscripts, Eel was recently shortlisted in the CYA2026 Primary School - Non fiction category. I am also working on a junior fiction novel.

Audience Connection

I love connecting with my young readers through school visits and also through the Author Pen Pals program. I am particularly interested in visits to rural and regional schools as this is my own background. I remember how rare and inspiring such visits can be. Please contact me if you are interested in a school visit.

Kidlit Community Connection

As a writer, I am a member of:
- SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators)
- CBCA (Children's Book Council of Australia)
- ASA (Australian Society of Authors)
- a weekly writers' group, which includes some very experienced children's authors. No name dropping but feel free to pinch me! Our group overflows with talent, laughter and steadfast support.