About
 

I grew up in Worcestershire, it was here that seven year old me scribbled, folded and stapled my first picture book about Hannah, a lonely hamster who escapes her cage in search of a soulmate.

I’ve always loved stories.

I studied English Literature at the University of St Andrews. Aside from a short stint as a theatre reviewer for The Scotsman I’ve spent the last 20 years being a professional silly person in children's television. Making things up for Ragdoll, CiTV, CBeebies, Cosgrove Hall and latterly for my own company, Stitchy Feet. 

World Book Day inspired a children's competition I started at CiTV called Share a Story which has been awarded four children's BAFTAs. I’m currently writing all 40 episodes of a series I created called Tweedy & Fluff, which is being animated at Second Home Studios and launching on Milkshake! / Channel 5 in October.

I’ve always found picture books compelling. I like stories where children wrestle with their thoughts and feelings; where small moments are a big deal; where tone manages to be both thoughtful and humorous. I like philosophical themes of identity and belonging. I’m aspiring to capture some of this in the stories I write.

I live in a little town between Manchester and the Peak district with my husband, daughter and tabby cat.

What happened to Hannah the hamster? She was duped into befriending a crocodile husband and wife who planned to eat her. Cheery stuff!