1. Please introduce yourself so that the readers will get to know you better.
I am an author who lives in South London with my teenage daughter, my long suffering boyfriend and our dog called Peppa. I am also a part time criminal lawyer. I juggle my time between my career, writing and looking after my family. I feel very blessed.
I was born and brought up in Essex but have been living in London for the past 25 years. I am currently writing a series of short stories with positive messages in them, aimed at the 2 to 7 year old age bracket. I was inspired to do this by my love of Aesop’s fables which my father read to me when I was young.
2. What is your inspiration behind your book “Little Bird”?
The main message of the book is about self-belief and what you can achieve if you have it. For me a bird’s first steps to taking flight was a good way to convey that message to a young audience.
3. When did you realize you want to be an author?
I always loved writing and would often dream of writing books. When I was growing up though, it always seemed a little out of reach. Today, things are very achievable if you put your mind to it. I decided to make that dream a reality in 2022 and wrote my first book The Cat and The Dog.
4. Please tell us something about your book “Little Bird”?
This is a short and simple story following Little Bird through the days of the week while he develops his 5 senses and then takes his step towards flight. The cycle follows that of many small birds who are in the gestation period between 7 – 15 days, and then develop the same 5 senses we have. It is hopefully fun, inspiring and educational.
5. For which age group is your book “Little Bird” suitable for?
2 – 6 year olds
6. What is your favorite Quote?
If you mean from the book then it is the note from Little Bird to the reader at the end of the story, but you will need to read that for yourself.
If you mean generally, it would be ” I am the master of my ship, I am the captain of my soul, ” by Ernest Henley. It’s very powerful!
7. What do you like the most about your country?
That there are so many opportunities and you can be whoever you want to be. Freedom to choose your own path is so important.
8. What suggestion do you want to give to parents of little readers regarding a reading habit?
I would say read as often as you can to your child. Definitely read bedtime stories. Encourage your child to pick the books they like. Find books you enjoy to read aloud. Make up your own stories. Have fun with it!
9. What does literary success look like to you?
To write books that I am proud to call mine. To inspire young children into a positive way of thinking and to have a loyal following.
10. Lastly, who is your inspiration in life and why?
Without a doubt, it was my dad. He was the most positive and brilliant person I have ever known. He had a never ending supply of determination, strength and humanity. He was a GP who saved many lives, helped many people and had the most amazing adventurous life. His name Karamat means Miracle.
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