"You know they say everyone has a book inside them? Well, after 25 years as a nurse and nurse educator, I've finally discovered mine, and what an amazing journey it's been! My years in healthcare and my personal life have given me countless stories, and I love weaving real-life experiences into my writing. My first book, "Missing Ella," was born from a personal experience of abuse, and I wrote it to show not just the devastation, but also the power of survival. My second, "Where No Shadows Fall," explores Jung's idea that we all have a shadow side – and that freedom comes from learning to release it.
"Becoming an independent author has been a real adventure, from writing to learning about editing, cover design and publishing. These days, you'll find me writing from my home in Worcestershire, UK, where I live with my two furry critics – Willow and Charlie (yes, they're cats, and yes, they think they're in charge!). I'd love to hear your thoughts on my books, so please reach out through Amazon, Facebook, or Instagram."
Freedom begins the moment we face our deepest shadows
After surviving a near-fatal fall, Esther Morgan is rescued by the mysterious Joseph, whose otherworldly presence challenges her grip on reality. He guides her to a magical garden where she must confront three deaths that haunt her past. These mystical visits offer a chance at redemption for Esther, but her vengeful daughter Kate sees only madness. Kate refuses to help the mother who destroyed her life.
When Esther becomes trapped between worlds, both women must face the truth. In a story where reality blurs with the supernatural, this journey reveals that freedom begins the moment we face our deepest shadows, but only if we have the courage to face them.
Perfect for fans of ‘The Midnight Library’ and’ Eleanor Oliphant is completely fine’, ‘Where No Shadows Fall’ is a spellbinding tale where the boundaries between life and death, truth and memory blend with reality and magic.
Grace Carmichael’s desperate search for her long-lost daughter Ella unravels a tapestry of buried family secrets. Fourteen years of anguish and a recent diagnosis push Grace to confront the painful past she’s long avoided. As Grace delves deeper, she navigates a labyrinth of denial and desperation, uncovering the devastating impact of long-held family secrets that have fractured relationships across generations. The truth lies locked in the complex mind of Ella’s twin sister, Beatrice, now living in London - a Pandora’s box of betrayal and suffering.
Fuelled by a mother’s love and an unbreakable determination, Grace pushes forward despite mounting obstacles. As the police reopen Ella’s case, Grace finds herself targeted by those who prefer the past to remain buried. Her ex-husband’s hostility and Beatrice’s stubborn silence form a suffocating web of manipulation and deceit.
Grace’s heart aches in her darkest moments, wondering if she’ll ever uncover the truth or find Ella, her desperation growing with each passing day. But she can’t give up – not when she’s so close. As the truth dawns on Grace, she finds herself face-to-face with her own demons. Her resolve is firm as she finally sets out to break the cycle of secrets that has tormented her family for so long.
Will Grace’s journey lead to retribution or reconciliation? Can she heal the wounds of the past and reunite her shattered family? Or will the dark secrets remain buried forever?
A gripping tale of psychological suspense that explores the depths of family loyalty, the power of resilience, and the long road to recovery.
A luxury maternity retreat in a quiet English village promises hope to the wealthy and silence to everyone else.
When Ella Carmichael witnesses a terrified woman being dragged back inside the Nurtura Clinic, she knows something is wrong. But in Coombe, questions are dangerous, and the arrival of a ruthless outsider with violent connections only deepens the fear. Women are trapped. The police find nothing. And the village is starting to whisper.
As a storm cuts Coombe off from the outside world, Ella is drawn into a chilling conspiracy exploiting the most vulnerable. With the help of Jacob, a mysterious figure who is not entirely of this world, she must uncover the truth before it’s buried for good.
Because behind the clinic’s locked doors, some women are being used and others are never meant to leave.