Why I write

  At the end of this month my third book will be out in the world. There is its cover, looking delicious, with my name in huge font. How does it feel? Exciting. Nerve-wracking. A relief. Strange, even the third time around. It’s difficult to explain the...

Hokey Pokey.

  This is my Mum. She’s about twelve years old in this photo and it’s pretty clear her mother, my Grandma, always wanted a girl with curls.   My Mum has a love for regular spring-cleans and clear-outs. After which, my sister and I wind up with...

Bonnie Lass

  Here she is. At the beginning of this month we finally welcomed the third and final act to our family circus – Bonnie Matilda. Only five days late (her sisters were much tardier) she came tumbling into the world at a generous 4.3kgs. That’s 9...