I grew up in South London, going to school in Wimbledon, and then studying English at Oxford University. After a couple of years spent travelling Down Under, I came home and fell into a bumpy career in TV. Over the years, I worked as a production secretary, researcher, producer/director - and even presenter (on some of the world's least-watched TV shows). When I made the decision to try and write, it made sense to set my murder mystery series in the weird and wonderful world of TV. The challenge is to make my fictional tales anywhere near as jaw-dropping - and bloody - as the reality!

Achievements? 1 husband, 2 slipped discs and 3 children.