- I grew up in Dunedin but have called Southland home since 1976.
- I have two adult children and three grandchildren.
- Training as a librarian in a Public Library was my chosen career.
- Professional development has included oral storytelling. I am a member of Southern Storytellers in Invercargill.
- Books and writing have been an integral part of my life. Creating numerous anecdotal stories and poems for family and friends has become my signature. I belong to a Creative Writing group.
- Various courses, including two creative writing papers through Massey and a course at Creative Writing Dunedin, have helped to hone my skills.
- Some of my work have been published and twice I have won the local Win Hamilton Award for historical writing.
- When I am not writing I enjoy reading, walking, movies, coffee with friends and visiting family.
- I believe a holistic life style includes a balance of physical, spiritual, social and educational activities. I work part-time at our local art gallery and I serve as a J.P.
- Involvement in my church and community is important to me. My Christian faith is pivotal in my life
- I treasure many memories of wonderful road trips with my husband. Together we explored many little corners of our incredibly diverse country.
- St Augustine once said 'The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.' Travel has widened my horizons, including visits to the UK, Japan, Turkey, Rome, Venice and Austria. Attending the Oberammergau Passion Play in Bavaria, Germany in 2010 was a dream come true. Trips to Australia have included Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.
- Most recently I visited my daughter, in Kolkata, India, where she works in a mission business initiative offering freedom to women who have been trafficked into the sex trade. Living in community there changes your perspective. Compared to the people among whom she works, we live such a privileged life. Prior to going I read 'City of Joy' by Dominic Lapiere. It is probably the most confronting yet compelling book I have ever read. A quote from the book that has stayed with me: Only a poor man can know the riches of poverty. Only a poor man can know the riches of suffering.
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