Welcome to my website!
About Me
I'm a writer specializing in Children's Literature, from poetry, picture books, middle grade to young adult fiction. I love bringing my writing to life by visiting schools, libraries, book shops and anywhere else where it brings a smile to someone's face and joy to their heart!
I was shortlisted for the Kavya Arts Prize in 2023 for my picture Book, The Bear With No Name, and was a writer-in-residence at St. Albert's Primary School.
I also contributed to the 'We Can Be Heroes' Project to promote diversity and inclusion within children's writing and publishing, which won the SAMEE Aspiring Writers Award and The Scottish Education Curriculum Innovation Award 2022.
I love walks in nature, birthday cake and big fluffy dogs.
have a read of my work...
'Daisy's Mum' in Stay At Home, Cranachan Publishing, 2020
A free, downloadable illustrated anthology of poems and stories for children aged 8-12.
Accompanied by an eBook to use in the classroom and a Reflective Reading resource pack on the Cranachan website.
'Partition' in Mixtape 2020: Writers of Colour Audio Anthology
Poem about the Partition of India in 1947 (suitable for those aged 13 or over - may contain triggering or upsetting content).
Commissioned by the Scottish BPOC Writers Network to celebrate the work produced by the Writers of Colour group, led by Hannah Lavery.
'Partition' (edited) in Beyond the Battlefield Anthology, 2023
Poem about the Partition of India in 1947 (suitable for those aged 13 or over - may contain triggering or upsetting content).
Commissioned by the Battlefield Writers Collective, following on from the publication of Tales of the Battlefield (volume 1), the second volume, Beyond the Battlefield was published.
''We Can Be Heroes, Blog, 2023
Commissioned blog about my experience working with St. Albert's Primary School and helping children of colour create literature that centres their voices.
The Beat of The Dhol & Other Stories, St. Albert's, Vol. 7, 2023
Collaborated with the pupils from St. Albert's Primary School to bring stories that feature children like them into publication. Other stories include Detective Omar Khan, Maryam's School, and The Cave of Gemstones.
This is a social enterprise project - all the profit goes back into the project.
66 Strange Street & Other Stories, St. Albert's, Vol. 4, 2023
Collaborated with the pupils of St. Albert's Primary School to bring stories that feature children like them into publication. Other stories include Home Is Where the Heart Is, The Zedriz, Aisha's Sweet Journey.
This is a social enterprise project - all the profit goes back into the project.
WHAT I Can OFFER you...
Author Visits
Literary Festivals
Literary Festivals
I love visiting schools and libraries to talk more about how my books are impacting young people. I have worked extensively with the pupils, teachers and parents of St. Albert's Primary School as a writer in residence and a freelance writer. I also delivered sessions for Scotland's only anti-racist library.
Literary Festivals
Literary Festivals
Literary Festivals
I am happy to attend online and in person book and reading festivals. I read my work at Wigtown Book Festival.
Workshops/ Talks
Literary Festivals
I can deliver a wide range of in person and online workshops, and programmes for different audiences. I have created and ran multiple programmes and conferences at The Prince's Trust including Get Started in Creative Writing, How To Become A Comic Book Legend and many events for Book Week Scotland. I recently ran a series of oral storytelling workshops for Woodlands Community.
Professional Critiques
As a published writer, I offer writing critiques.
Editing and Proofreading
I provide editing and proofreading services that ensure your writing is polished and error-free. Whether you need a light edit or a deep dive into your manuscript, I'll help you create a final product that meets your standards.
Anything else
If there's anything else writerly that you think I would be a good fit for, I'm more than happy to have a chat.