I was born in Islington London and have travelled a chunk of the world, some adventures awesome, others not quite so. Life experience can be valuable or vulgar. This year is exceptional because its the year of the horse. A rare occurrance, I'm not only honoured to be here for this once in a life time sixty year cycle, but to be a part of. It is not simply another horse year, it's a convergence. A moment when motion meets meaning. When instinct meets ignition. Indeed, as I have discovered, failure, success and feelings can become creative tools, coupled with a touch of teenage magic that can be forgotten when the way is influenced as in my book, 'Scraping the Sky,' a powerful story of teen travel and naivety while rambling through sweet and sour Asia. A sad but educational story that has come to pass. Confidence gained, I embraced my creativity, eventually releasing my fantasy fiction,‘Out of this World,’ being one of fifty hardbacks prior to its paperback extensions, Meteorite and sequel Monsoon, I will finish the third in the series this year, alongside a fourth 'Charlie Bonker,' adventure to commemorate the creation of Bonkerbooks and its trademark.
My favourite character from Monsoon is the giant, because his heart was bigger than him.
Ideas are born, but sometimes need to marinate, before becoming the book.
When life throws curved balls at me, I ponder in nature and put it behind me. Picking fruit to the sound of chattering birds under a clear sky is as soothing as the sound of rain. In the garden I find inspiration that eliminates pain, encourages creativity and craves the scent of spring.
Mary