I was born into a working-class family in the North of England. My family on my father's side are Romany Gypsies who lived a travelling lifestyle. Education wasn't a priority in my family but I was fortunate in that I attended a grammar school which enabled me to get a university education. I have worked in diverse fields such as counselling and life-coaching, working with women and children who had suffered domestic or sexual violence and with children in social care. I have also managed projects related to education and youth work with Gypsy Roma and Irish Travellers. I recently moved to part time work so that I could finish my first novel.
