I have been writing for pleasure since childhood, although it wasn't until a couple of years ago that I took my first serious steps towards fulfilling my ambitions and signed up for a creative writing course.
My major influences have been my family, friends and others who have impacted on my life in some way. Although I draw from real life for my inspiration, I do not write from a personal perspective ... that would be just too close for comfort. Instead I observe life ... people watch, eavesdrop,devour the sticky pages of the tabloid press, listen to gossip, whatever it takes...and I borrow more...
