Hi! Firstly, many thanks for visiting my website – I hope you enjoy having a wander through the pages. If there’s something you’re looking for and can’t find the answer, please drop me a line and hopefully I’ll be able to help.

I am a freelance writer and self-taught artist. I have had six children’s books published and have recently finished working on a novel for adults. I am also working on another book for adults and two mid-grade children’s books. You can find posts on writing, art, and lots of other stuff on my blog, and there’s more about my children’s books here.

I paint mostly in oils and acrylics and have sold paintings in the UK and overseas, along with a small range of prints and greeting cards. I work in my art studio in my 1920s house, usually listening to music. I am very messy and regularly end up with paint in my hair and splodges on the furniture! You can see some of my artwork here and purchase by contacting me or via my Redbubble shop. Details of how to commission a painting can be found here.

I am also a part-time tutor, teaching English and a range of creative writing and art and craft courses, and run art/writing workshops in schools. Please look at my workshops page for more details on my workshops and author visits.

For more stuff and nonsense I can also be found lurking in the places listed below.