I have always loved fantasy, especially of the epic kind. It's all Tolkien's fault, and then Ursula Le Guin, and perhaps Ray Bradbury - oh and Arthur C. Clarke. Give me battles and exotic creatures, magic and faraway lands, but above all, give me a great story with characters that I can relate to. I write in my pyjamas and drink far too much tea. I love my dogs and hate cockroaches. I enjoy cooking spicy stuff and my garden is my haven. But whatever I am doing and wherever I am, I am always thinking about my next book. I hope you will enjoy them.