About me
I am an autistic mathematician and writer of (cosy) science fiction crossover fantasy, who, after seven moves within the Netherlands, Luxembourg, France and the UK, settled in the Garden of England (a.k.a. Kent).
As a writer and a reader, I am passionate about diversity. As an autistic woman, I love neurodivergent protagonists as unadulterated heroes and female protagonists with an interest or career in STEM subjects. That said, when I'm reading I'm fine with any kind of diversity – suggestions that add another inch to my TBR stack are always welcome.
That's professional me in a nutshell.
When I'm not juggling data or words, you can find me in my garden or walking around Hever Castle – childhood home of Anne Boleyn, for the uninitiated, the prettiest castle in England –, two activities which boost the pebble collection on my desk.
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About my manuscripts
Between Scylla and Charybdis
“Seeing humans removed from Earth because of an Event I rubber-stamped... How do you think that felt?”
When an alien Assembly resets Earth, mathematician Caila is asked to select seven companions for a restart.
Things go (even more) pear-shaped when she discovers that she possesses alien DNA which puts her on a collision course with the Assembly’s leader, who proclaims humans a too-dangerous-to-exist-on-Earth-or-anywhere-in-the-Universe species.
Can chronic mumbler Caila convince him to grant humans a second chance?
Adult, Speculative, Light Science Fiction crossover Fantasy.
'The Day the Earth Stood Still' (premise) with a hint of T.J. Klune (feel)
Between Scylla and Charybdis is a standalone parallel to The Second Choice Den.
The Second Choice Den
When the second choice is Earth’s last hope.
When an alien Reset rewinds Earth, autistic teen Sarah and her classmates become humanity's last hope. Armed with DIY weapons and wit, they must outsmart a vengeful CIA and convince aliens who deem them a failed species to grant them a second chance on their ravaged planet.
Young Adult/Crossover, Speculative, Science Fiction crossover Fantasy.
'The Day the Earth Stood Still' (premise) with a hint of T.J. Klune (feel) and some 'Underdogs' (#ND #OwnVoices)
The Second Choice Den is a standalone parallel to Between Scylla and Charybdis.
PARSIDUS
Blood is thicker than water... Or not, when your mum tries to kill you (trice) before razing the world to oblivion.
21st century Earth: all but a few are oblivious of extra-terrestrial life.
Teen Misha is recruited by UWAP, an interplanetary organisation who assess stewardship and security risks on developing planets. Earth up next.
When she uncovers a plot to grab world power, only Misha’s too close for comfort connection to the conspirators can save Earth from dictatorship or... oblivion.
Young Adult, Speculative/Contemporary, Science Fiction crossover Fantasy.
{'The Day the Earth Stood Still' x the United Nations with a bite} (premise) with a hint of T.J. Klune (feel)
Rebecca’s Diary
Running away from home with her horse Flock,12-year-old Rebecca achieves more independence than she bargained for when the world around her, people, houses, everything, blinks out.
She rides across the country, aiming for London but ending up in Kent. In a castle with seven strangers, she rebuilds her life and forges a future for humankind.
Rebecca’s Diary is a Companion novelette to Between Scylla and Charybdis.
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Next?
In my 'current' folder:
- Finish the first draft of my manuscript about an A.I with a mission (95% done).
In my 'what's next' folder:
- Outlines for sequels and standalone parallels to Between Scylla and Charybdis and The Second Choice Den,
- An outline for a sequel to PARSIDUS,
- Too many other exciting ideas.
