ABOUT

Yes, I’m a writer, but here’s a little more about me, who I am, and what I do.

I grew up on the Mid North Coast of Australia. After school I moved away, spent ten years exploring, but then moved back realising I had paradise at my fingertips.
I studied Television Production at university and graduated with First Class Honours in Screenwriting.
I went on to work in TV including roles as a script assistant on All Saints, a storyliner on Headland, and a script writer on Home & Away.
Spending my days around the plotting table and learning from some of the best about story and writing was invaluable. I fell head over heels in love wit plotting episodes, talking characters and developing story arcs.
I’m married and have three kids, so that keeps me pretty busy. In my spare time*, I write. *Let’s face it, there’s not much spare time when you have kids, so sometimes housework gets severely neglected.
I love to read! I usually have a paperback and an audiobook on the go. I like stories about relationships, whether it’s friendships or romance, these kinds of book always catch my attention. I want to think about characters when I’m not reading the book and be so invested that I laugh and cry with them.
I’m part of a book club and am often pushed to read out of my comfort zone. As a sidenote, I love book club and highly recommend starting one if you’ve been thinking about it. Two hours of uninterrupted book talk. #happyplace
I’m also a huge TV fan. I love to support Australian Drama but get hooked on lots of shows.
We’re lucky to live only a block away from the beach. A walk along the beach is the best place to figure out any plot problems.
I try to exercise at least 5 days a week… more if I can get the time. I like to walk, run, bike ride, play netball, do bootcamp or metapower. It’s certainly hard to fit in, but I’m a much nicer wife and mummy when I exercise.
I like to cook, more specifically bake, which really interferes with the benefits of exercise. I enjoy chocolate and cake and biscuits… and cheese and champagne!