Born:
Belfast
Educated:
Belfast
Lives:
Dublin
Family:
Husband and three adult children, as well as two adorable grandchildren and lots of nephews and nieces.
Before becoming a full-time writer:
Worked as a teacher of history and english, a professional actress, ran her own drama classes and founded Galway Youth Theatre
Writes:
In a house filled with books, including her own favourite childhood stories.
Believes:
In the magic of theatre and dramatic story telling.
As a writer I care about:
Quality and excellence in the work that I do.
Creating characters who will tell a good story.
Constantly re-thinking the role of voice in radio drama.
Working for and with young people, on projects which will create moments of success and joy in their lives.
As an Arts Consultant
I bring experience in:
The design & development of innovative arts based programmes, projects and modular courses.
Youth theatre practice and educational drama.
Arts organisation policy, structures and programming.
Facilitation and mentoring.
