I was born and raised in the UK and have lived in Australia for nearly 25 years. After working for 2 years in Papua New Guinea as a volunteer teacher, I later returned to live in Australia.
I have worked in PR and marketing for several charities including The Fred Hollows Foundation.
My spiritual background is eclectic. I had a Jewish heritage, agnostic upbringing, baptised and confirmed Anglican in my late twenties, worked in ‘world development’ for the Methodist Church, London and was received into the Catholic Church in Sydney 2002.
Since compiling Mosaic, I have become committed to Christian Meditation (http://www.wccm.org) and inter-faith dialogue. I studied Introduction to Islam at the Catholic Institute in Sydney and am a founding member of a Sydney inter-faith initiative called Companions in Dialogue. I am currently researching a second book.
I live in Sydney with my husband and three children.
6 July 2009: I am currently researching a second book, which is a follow up to Mosaic. Called Global Mosaic, this book will include favourite prayers and reflections chosen by inspiring world humanitarians from different faiths and backgrounds. All suggestions welcome and will be considered.