I am a part time secondary school teacher living in Northamptonshire. I am married with four children and two grandchildren. I have enjoyed creative writing since childhood, and over the years have made several attempts at creating a finished book. In 2015 I undertook a six-month Guardian/UAE Masterclass taught by Tim Lott, during which I started the early drafts of my first novel, 'Myleene Unsheathed'. Since the end of the course our class have continue to meet on a regular basis to discuss writing techniques and critique each other's work, and these sessions helped me complete the book. I enjoyed spending the time with the characters so much that I have started to plan and write a sequel. I am also a member of a local writing group where we share ideas and work in progress, and the London Writers' Club which concentrates on developing pitches and synopses.
