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Hi. I’m glad you dropped by. Let me tell you a little more about myself.
I live in South Australia, in the seaside suburb of Glenelg. It’s a great place for long ‘thinking’ walks along the esplanade where I can dream up tantalizing plots for stories.
Growing up in the country surrounding Melbourne, I often became immersed in my thoughts while taking long walks. There wasn’t a lot else to do out there. And, despite being a science nerd, I imagined stories that I’d then write for my younger brother’s entertainment.
But as I grew up, writing took a back seat while I studied (my first degree is a Bachelor of Science, major in Chemistry), pursued a career, and raised a family. The ideas and plot lines still circulated in my head and I scribbled story snippets that were filed in the bottom drawer, but I didn’t have the time or ‘brain space’ to develop them into a cohesive story until I took early retirement.
I have now published two mystery suspense thrillers - Lethal Legacy and Deadly Secrets - and my short stories have appeared in UK and Australian anthologies, the Writers’ and Readers’ Magazine (UK), Scarlet Leaf Review (Canada), and CC&D online magazine. And, there’s more to come.
I pay attention to the corporate and political world, especially the juicy bits – the scandals - and my mind is often busy with the ‘what if’ questions that generate many plot ideas with political intrigue. The storylines are built around the theme of vigilance and reflect contemporary issues.
My novels have mature women amateur sleuths as the main characters. My heroes/heroines are not government agents, spies, or professional advocates nor are they gun-toting police officers. They’re ordinary people, in ordinary jobs, who become embroiled in a powerful conspiracy and need to make difficult choices. They’re not the usual heroes in thrillers.
I draw on my life and work experience to write characters and develop storylines. I also love to include elements from my other passions into stories, especially inspirational locations from my travels. Even though my novels are set mostly in Adelaide, Sydney, and outback Australia, some of the action also takes place in Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Amsterdam, and other interesting settings. If you’re interested, my website has a gallery of photos (from my travels) that showcase the places I’ve used in my stories.
I’m a theatre buff, love art exhibitions, and of course, I’m an avid reader. My writing often reflects the kinds of books I like to read. I hope you enjoy them too.
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