For almost two decades, writing stories and accompanying developmental workshops has been a primary focus. I have founded two businesses, Drama Llamas and Animateys, both dedicated to inspiring children to learn and develop through experiencing stories actively.

A few years ago I took a step back from my entrepreneurial endeavours to focus on developing my skills as a picture book writer. Many people think writing a picture is easy, but to do it well takes years of graft, practice, critique, rejection and single-minded resilience. I’ve been on my picture book writing journey around four years now and I’m loving the process. I’ve completed various courses, including the ongoing twelve month picture book course with Golden Egg. I’m also a member of two amazing critique groups which are my biggest support and source of advice and encouragement.

I’m developing various writing styles and voices. I enjoy fast-paced rhyme but have recently been experimenting quite a bit with a more conversational style in prose. I love stories that make you feel - and my overall preference is probably for the funny ones. Thinking back to my live storytelling days, there was nothing better than having a whole group of little faces laugh (sometimes raucously) at the bits you hoped they would!

Overall though, I’d say by big aim is to try to evoke the same emotional connection with my audience through my writing as I do during live storytelling performances. And this, of course, needs to be regardless of the reader.

I am currently looking for representation.