One morning, out of the blue, during maternity leave as a social worker, I felt compelled to write. It proved to be a light-bulb moment, as I discovered I loved the absorbing and exhilarating process of creating a story and characters.
I was determined to forge a career out of writing. My heart and mind had been stolen by the desire to craft stories, but making any kind of living from writing is difficult. However, with a supportive husband who believed in me, I set a deadline to achieve my dream, stayed home to look after our three kids, and wrote during every spare minute.