<p>I’m a writer of contemporary and women’s fiction. I enjoy writing thoughtful, honest stories about ordinary people, family life, and the complexities of modern relationships. Realistic incursions into life as it is, I suppose: stars don’t always align, and life throws you a curve. But then there are all those moments that make life a wonderful journey too. So sometimes you may find yourself relating to the many struggles some of us face in our daily lives, at other times, cracking a good laugh. Or swooning over one of the heroes.</p><p>My story? After spending half of my life studying literature and writing about books, it wasn’t until recently I'd try my hand at crafting stories myself. It turns out I fell in love with it, and now I spend most of my free time thinking of ways to challenge my characters.</p><p><em>While I’m Gone</em> is my debut novel. It is a thought-provoking story that explores the feelings of loss after the breakup of a marriage and the fears and thrills of finding love again ― all under very extraordinary circumstances. I’m currently working on <em>Between Heartbeats</em>, the second instalment of the <em>Falling Home Duet</em>.</p><p> By day, I’m a professor of intercultural communication. I live in sunny Southern Europe with my husband, my extraordinary twins and two frisky rescue dogs.</p>
