I'm a writer based in Auckland, New Zealand. I spent 15 years in a sensible vocation as a town planner before taking pause to have my two children. I soon realised that I needed a change and am now following my passion and pursuing my dream of writing full time.
We’re home. When not in Aotearoa we have two homes. One is in the northwest of England, the other is the south-western tip of Cornwall. We’ve landed in the north and have already set about exploring all that it has on offer. We’ve also noticed the decline. We went to Blackpool this week. It’s a … More Beside the Seaside
For weeks they’ve been asking; “Are you bursting with excitement? Counting down the days?” In reality it’s been a race to the finish line, wrapping up our existing life, and preparing for the next chapter. My cue to relax is usually the sight of our bags casually floating away, disappearing behind the heavy curtain at … More Chasing the Finish Line
He’s the son of New Zealand’s inaugural Poet Laureate and describes himself as a freelance writer and editor. He’s a columnist for the NZ Herald and RNZ Online, political editor at The Spinoff, and contributor to the Guardian. I was lucky enough to chat to the very funny and very talented Toby Manhire. To see … More Q & A with Toby Manhire
Finally I get to lend a voice to the stay at home mother. I’m really excited to feature in Little Treasures Magazine. To read about my first-hand experience of being a 1950’s style housewife in the modern era click here: Little Treasures Mag
From a lawyer to a school teacher, one in ten New Zealanders has experienced bullying at work. I started to wonder whether we’re doing enough to tackle this problem and I spoke to three women who shared their first hand experiences of suffering on the job. To read my article featured in Employment Today Magazine … More Employment Today Magazine
It’s a first world expression “there’s not enough hours in the day to do everything I need to do”. If only we knew what it is to carry water for miles, create bread from rough grain, and have no insight into a world of kitchen appliances and social media. But I’m going to own it … More Hours in the Day
Sandcastles & Scribbles 