Brought up in Alton, Hampshire, UK – well known for the civil war Battle of Alton 1643 and the murder of Fanny Adams in 1867 – I lived in the same house together with my Mum, Dad, and two brothers until I finished college, aged 18. After studying Retail Management at university and working my weekends on the delicatessen counter in the local supermarket, my first 'proper job' was in the creative world of content marketing at a London-based IT company. I have worked in marketing for 25+ years and have created many successful campaigns for iconic brands, including Ericsson, Sony Ericsson, IBM, and Dell Technologies.

In 2001, right out of the blue, my outgoing, gregarious, young(ish) dad collapsed whilst out washing his car. This was the start of my family’s cruel and devastating journey with Vascular Dementia. He was 59. He was 77 when he died.

My Mum and I decided to write a memoir to share our family’s journey of living with the disease. Writing our memoir was a cathartic experience for me. As well as reliving the ‘low’ moments of our journey with the disease, the experience also forced me to dig deep and think about the special moments, being grateful for certain people in my life and being proud of the things that I have achieved so far.

The release of my book in January 2023 was an achievement that I never, ever imagined and the day I held the printed version of “Come On In” made me incredibly proud. The collection of five-star reviews play an important part in driving conversions because they help build trust and credibility with my audience.