Behind every door lies…

… a family full of secrets.

Fuelled by curiosity. Period. I can’t walk past a beautiful door without wondering who lives behind it and what makes them tick. I spent the first part of my working life as an interior craftsperson, which gave me access to some of the most stunning private houses in the English countryside. My adventures in interiors are the creative source for my fiction writing. But here’s a bit more about what makes me tick…

Writer

Writing is the first and best solution for me. It’s how I start my day, by journaling, and how I tackle every major challenge. You can find out more about how important the physical act of writing is to me by reading about my daily journal system, Rewrite. It keeps me grounded, grateful, mentally fit and focused.

Author

When my years as a craftsperson were cut short by carpal tunnel syndrome, I seized the opportunity to rewrite my story and turned to a lifelong passion for fiction. All my stories start with a gorgeous house, filled with an outrageous family, and defined by the heirs brave enough to rebel. You can find me authoring on Instagram here.

Coach

My journal coaching began in 2023, after personal tragedy. When my ex-partner and co-parent died by suicide, I was sucked into the narrative of his story. Surviving that inspired me to retrain as a journal coach. I began Rewrite Today, a newsletter to inspire others to ditch the narratives, adventure further and write their own stories.

Creator

I’ve been creating from the moment I was gifted my first sewing machine at 12 years-old. I apprenticed to a master upholsterer at 18 and at 21 set up in business crafting bespoke interiors for high-end customers. These days I focus on creating novels, journals for self-development and growth, my own furniture and hand-drawn maps.

Adventurer

I learned as a young child from J.R.R. Tolkien that, if you let them, adventures begin the moment you step out of your front door. I’m a total wild-swimming water rat (sea, river or lake), and my greatest joy is wild camping, van-style. An adventurous spirit infuses all my main characters in their voyage of self-discovery and rebellion.

Rebel

Most of my rebellions stem from a Gen X, neurodivergent loathing for being told what to do. The first word I spoke was ‘No’, directed at my father. It’s been a pretty straight line of rebellion from there to where I find myself now… writing stories that inspire others to rebel and rebelling against the stories others write for me.