I'm an artist, author and quiet introvert.
My pronouns are she/they.
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In 2007 I went to Bolivia, and joined the NGO, Comunidad Inti Wara Yassi (CIWY), which manages three wildlife sanctuaries and gives homes to animals rescued from illegal wildlife trafficking. It was this work, the communities and the stories that I found there, that inspired me to start the charity ONCA. Bridging social and environmental justice issues with creativity, from 2012 until 2024, ONCA promoted positive change in Brighton by facilitating inclusive spaces for creative learning, artist support, story-sharing and solidarity. Although ONCA has now closed, the space and the community taught me so much about the power of shared grief, joy, making mistakes, and learning from them.  
 
In 2018, I moved to the Western Isles in Scotland with my friend and companion, a dog called Nelo. Now I live and write by the sea, learning to make art and travelling in a van called Wanda. I am also on the board of Friends of Inti Wara Yassi, the UK charity that supports CIWY’s work. 
 
My first book - a bestselling memoir about life changing relationships with rescued wild animals - is published by Little A. It's called THE PUMA YEARS.
 
I'm represented by Rocking Chair Books.