An Anglo/American who has lived for nearly 40 years in France, she began writing seriously when she retired. She has worked at a variety of jobs. Some of the more interesting have been: Art & Crafts teacher, Bartender, Marketing Assistant for N' 1 World Yacht Charterers (Moorings), Beaux-Arts Model, Secretary to the French Haflinger Association... With her daughters, she is a vegetarian and a supporter of animal rights! She is also an admirer of William Wilberforce.