lisax31

The obligatory background bits first, to keep you informed (so I’ve got something to copy and paste into the back cover when this novel is done).

I was born and lived most of my life in Oxfordshire. I bade a sad farewell to the Shire around four years ago and currently live in Dorset with my rather amazing husband (he’s reading this so, you know, in the spirit of matrimonial harmony and all that).

I practically hoover up books when I am reading, I also hoover a lot anyway. I am tantamount to a housewife on crack when crumbs dare to fall. My husband gets hoovered every time he dares to eat anything pastry-based.

I do have a life outside of the one I share with the vacuum cleaner. I love music. It rocks my world (other genres are of course available, and often better). This is starting to sound like a flipping dating site profile. Been there. Done that. Got the husband.

I am a former English teacher who spent a large proportion of her life teaching others how to write but shied away from having a go herself. Yes, I was ‘that cow’ that made you share your work with the class, whilst horrified at the thought of doing so herself. You’re getting your own back now, aren’t you?

After many years of life getting in the way, as it likes to do, now is the time to have a go at this writing business and see what happens. I have been telling Mr. Writer Dream to ‘do one’ since my first crushing rejection from a major don of writery world, i.e. my English teacher, at the tender age of 11.

Every great venture begins with a single step. If you don’t move, you’re going to get serious bed sores. Draw up beside me and let’s take a stroll. I could use the company. Bring a chocolate or a cheese-based product if you’re rocking up though. We may need it.