I live in Melbourne, Australia, with my retired, jack-of-all-trades husband, a bonkers (but adorable) Jack Russell terrier named Sparky, and Meesha, a fluffy black cat who will run you down for sardines. Our three wonderful children have all grown up and flown the nest but we get together for regular family lunches.
When I'm not writing I love to travel, do yoga, walk Sparky, bake bread, grow herbs and vegetables, swim in the ocean, drink wine, eat chocolate, and read. Not necessarily in that order.
Before I became a writer I was a marine biologist. My scuba diving days are over but I still love to potter around the intertidal zone. I’m a long time member of Toastmasters. I joined to overcome my fear of public speaking and stayed for fifteen years because ordinary people tell the most fascinating stories about their lives.
I’ve written some books and won the odd award. You can check them out here.
UPDATE: Sadly, Meesha died a couple of weeks ago, aged nearly 16 years. We rescued her as a kitten and she was a much loved member of the family. She's now buried in our yard and we planted an apple tree on her grave to remember her by.
When I'm not writing I love to travel, do yoga, walk Sparky, bake bread, grow herbs and vegetables, swim in the ocean, drink wine, eat chocolate, and read. Not necessarily in that order.
Before I became a writer I was a marine biologist. My scuba diving days are over but I still love to potter around the intertidal zone. I’m a long time member of Toastmasters. I joined to overcome my fear of public speaking and stayed for fifteen years because ordinary people tell the most fascinating stories about their lives.
I’ve written some books and won the odd award. You can check them out here.
UPDATE: Sadly, Meesha died a couple of weeks ago, aged nearly 16 years. We rescued her as a kitten and she was a much loved member of the family. She's now buried in our yard and we planted an apple tree on her grave to remember her by.
What I'm reading
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. Absorbing sliding doors read about a woman on the brink of death exploring in the multiverse and the lives she might have lived had she made certain decisions along the way. I predicted the ending right from the beginning but it was no less enjoyable for that.
The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben. We take trees way too much for granted! There is so much fascinating information in this book. It's almost as if they're sentient beings, communicating, supporting each other, creating their own climate. This isn't woo woo nuttiness, this is science, but presented in a very readable way for the layman. Highly recommended.
488 Rules For Life by Kitty Flanagan. Aussie comedian Kitty Flanagan makes me laugh out loud. Tip: don't listen to the audio book in the middle of the night when your partner is sleeping next to you.
The Survivors by Jane Harper. Mystery set in a beachside community in Tasmania by the author of The Dry. Another great story exploring a cold case murder alongside a present day murder involving the same set of characters. Lots of tension for this reader. For God's sake, don't go back into the sea cave! I can't stand it!
The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben. We take trees way too much for granted! There is so much fascinating information in this book. It's almost as if they're sentient beings, communicating, supporting each other, creating their own climate. This isn't woo woo nuttiness, this is science, but presented in a very readable way for the layman. Highly recommended.
488 Rules For Life by Kitty Flanagan. Aussie comedian Kitty Flanagan makes me laugh out loud. Tip: don't listen to the audio book in the middle of the night when your partner is sleeping next to you.
The Survivors by Jane Harper. Mystery set in a beachside community in Tasmania by the author of The Dry. Another great story exploring a cold case murder alongside a present day murder involving the same set of characters. Lots of tension for this reader. For God's sake, don't go back into the sea cave! I can't stand it!
What I'm watchingBehind Her Eyes Gripping British mystery/drama with supernatural elements. Spine-tingling at times.
Scrubs I missed it the first time around. Good for a laugh when you need something light. The French Open tennis at Roland Garros. I admit it, I'm a tennis tragic. |
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What I'm CookingVegetable curry and dahl with brown rice, roasted cauliflower pasta, salads. Eating less meat these days.
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What I'm Writing
Book 3 in my Sweetheart, Montana series, about Sarah, Brianna's friend from SAY I DO, and Daniel, the brother of her late husband. It's a sweet story about a second chance at love.
What I'm Grateful For
Sunshine on the first day of winter down under. We're in lock down (again!) so I'm also grateful that there are some nice walks within our allowed 5 km radius from home.