I'm a Lancashire lass. I grew up in Wigan and now live in Skelmersdale. I love to visit Blackpool as often as possible!
I am the author of Gracie Fairshaw and the Mysterious Guest and Kintana and the Captain's Curse.
I work full time as a museum learning manager - that means I'm usually teaching children about history, nature or dressed up as a character for one of our holiday storywalks!
I have worked at lots of interesting places including Tatton Park, Quarry Bank Mill, Rufford Old Hall, Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Blackpool Zoo!
Before that I worked at the Liverpool Echo's weekly titles as a journalist and chief sub-editor for 12 years!
I was the first person in my family to go to university thanks to a grant (and student loans). I studied Journalism, film & broadcasting in Cardiff.
I began writing my first children's novel in 2000. It was a time travel adventure! An extract was longlisted for the Writers & Artist's 100th edition novel writing competition.
