I live in Melbourne, Australia, with my retired, jack-of-all-trades husband, a bonkers (but adorable) Jack Russell terrier named Sparky. 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 a bunch of books and won the odd award. You can check them out here.
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 a bunch of books and won the odd award. You can check them out here.
What I'm reading
Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng. I loved this book. The writing is the perfect blend of inner exploration and outer observation. Great characters, interesting story. The TV series was great but this is even better. Highly recommended.
Murder At The Nineteenth by J.M. Gregson. Excellent English murder mystery. Wonderfully written.
A Blunt Instrument by Georgette Heyer. English murder mystery set in the 1930s by the famous romance author. Humorous with quirky characters.
White Dog by Peter Temple. Aussie mystery in the Jack Irish series. I love these books.
If it seems like I'm reading a lot of mysteries lately, it's because when I'm in the middle of writing a book I don't want to get influenced by other romance stories. I save those for when I'm finished.
Murder At The Nineteenth by J.M. Gregson. Excellent English murder mystery. Wonderfully written.
A Blunt Instrument by Georgette Heyer. English murder mystery set in the 1930s by the famous romance author. Humorous with quirky characters.
White Dog by Peter Temple. Aussie mystery in the Jack Irish series. I love these books.
If it seems like I'm reading a lot of mysteries lately, it's because when I'm in the middle of writing a book I don't want to get influenced by other romance stories. I save those for when I'm finished.
What I'm watching Thirty Rock. It's even funnier the second time around.
Mr. Mercedes Series based on the Stephen King books. So creepy I can hardly stand to watch! Wimbledon Australian heroine, Ash Barty, is through to the second round! |
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What I'm CookingChicken enchiladas, black beans and spinach, green bean, cherry tomato, feta salad for my two sons' birthday lunch. And chocolate brownies for dessert.
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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
My family, getting my first covid vaccine, a sunny day in winter, good books.