I am a published author of five novels and six novellas and live in Co-Durham surrounded by a big family and dear friends. Following the Harrogate Crime Writing Festival last year, I progressed into writing four Cosy Crime Short Reads which are self-published on amazon. I have incorporated up-to-date issues: poor mental health in a kidnap scene, the perils of social media, and an intruder on Skype. I am now writing psychological suspense stories to add to my collection.