| I was born and raised in Melbourne, Australia. Today, I live in Brisbane, Queensland, mainly for the tropical climate. It's a great place to be. I am 48 years young and the mother of three young adults. I have always had a passion for literature, books are a wealth of enjoyment and information if you make them your friends. As a child, I loved to read and I also loved to write and draw. When I was a teenager, my imagination was overflowing with intriguing stories, poems and plays just waiting to come alive with the assistance of paper and ink. I would conjure up images of the characters that lived within those stories clearly in my mind and I would draw them...getting to know your characters is extremely beneficial to the creation of a good story. My friends and teachers believed that I would either become a writer or an artist one day. Both my English and Art teachers consistently encouraged me to pursue my creative talents. Sometimes, during the course of one's life, expectations for the future don't always travel along the path we hoped they would take. For many years my creative dreams were replaced by the activities of day to day living, and it wasn't until a few years ago that the creativity inside me bubbled forth and I began my creative journey once again. As I had only ever written short stories, essays and plays in the past, writing my first novel has been a major feat for me. Currently, I am in the process of revising it in the hope of it being published. I also have a half-written sequel waiting in the wings. Poetry is another love of mine, and I have written quite a number of poems which I have posted here on my site. I hope you enjoy the ones that you choose to read. Art in its many forms is a wonderful gift. Whether it be writing, reading, drawing & painting or acting, dance & music, it is the creativity inside each one of us that brings each of these art forms to life. I believe that we all have creativity dwelling inside us...the way to tap into that very special resource is to reach into your heart and connect with your soul. When you have done that, then my advice to you is to pursue your creative passion...you never know where it may lead you. |
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