About Me...

When I look back on my life so far, it's a tale of two halves.

 

My life began in a small town in the Midlands, where my family ancestry inspired me to find my voice. The endless branches of my family tree housed miners, factory workers and seamstresses that worked hard against all odds. I'm inspired by the legacy they left behind, but their stories were always tinged with a touch of sadness - loved ones lost, dreams left behind, and a unsettling feeling that despite all of their effort, they were unable to escape from the inky black coal dust where they were born.

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For much of my childhood, I could sense that something wasn't right with the world. We had a canal that ran through the middle of our town, and I always said that the murky brown water divided me and my friends from the rich people that thought they were better than us. Of course, there were exceptions to the rule, but even as a child, I could feel the division. And at times, it was difficult to bear.

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I spent all of my free time escaping into books and films, living out a thousand lives, rather than face reality. And I guess this is where my writing began - out of pain, frustration, and a longing to let other people like me know that they are not alone.

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As I've got older, I've found that there's always a reason for someone's behaviour. It doesn't always excuse it, but pain and a longing to be loved can cause people to act in the strangest of ways.

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Now, much of my writing is inspired by humanity - our constant contradictions, the painful things we hide, and the experiences that define who we are. I'm inspired by the untold stories behind a stranger's smile. The small acts of kindness when all hope seems lost, and the power of the people to change the world.

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In 2017, I ran away to the coast to follow my dreams, and found myself studying Creative Writing at Falmouth University. I fell in love with Cornwall. The people, the creativity, and of course, the scenery too. After only a few months. I finally felt like I'd found my home.

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I like to dabble in all sorts of writing, but poetry, plays and children's literature are where I experiment with my voice. My latest work is a children's novel addressing the socio-economic issues of the Midlands. I dream that one day it will find it's way into a young person's hands who too doesn't feel like they belong. And I hope that it gives them comfort, as I found inside the pages of my books.

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I currently work full-time at the Hall for Cornwall, telling stories of the world of theatre. And I thank my guardian angels for the amazing life I am building with my soon-to-be husband.