The Barren Hills of Creighton is my debut novel. As a child I'd sneak my mother's historical romance novels which began my life-long interest in the past.

With an interest in viewing history as it happened I graduated from Broadcast-Journalism and immediately began pursuing my other passion...theatre. I spent several years on stages in Toronto, Canada and London, UK until I decided I no longer wanted to speak other people's words.

I began writing plays, most with historical themes, as well as articles and essays and won a few awards along the way. After a lifetime of listening to my family's stories about Northern Ontario and Creighton Mine I knew I needed to bring these tales to light.

The Barren Hills of Creighton was inspired by my family and the town of Creighton Mine itself. I live in London, Ontario with my husband Jim and our two cats, Helen and Rosey.