Bella - Murdered

The young girl interviewed for this story was very brave for speaking out. Her best friend was murdered by her father in an horrific honour killing. Afraid of reprisals from their community, her face wasn’t shown in the story and she was interviewed under a pseudonym.

Real - Women in Prison

Probably the meatiest story I ever wrote.

I was shadowed by a member of the Home Office as I went into the prison and interviewed these women. Their stories portrayed the crimes, the heartache, the Love and betrayals, from a small cell in Durham.

Woman - Dumped Him - Kept This

Some things people just can’t part with. No matter how bad a break-up is,  some treasures we simply have to hold on to. Be it a Christmas bauble or beloved pet.

Six stories of the possessions we hold dearest to our hearts after a parting of the ways.

Magazine work

I started my writing career as an advertising copywriter. My favourite head-line from that time is “Aren’t you lucky it’s your local?” for the Friary Mieux chain of pubs.  I also worked on the ‘Chichester Observer,’ reporting on local issues, events and shows at the famous Goodwood House and world renowned Chichester Festival Theatre. This was all terrific grounding for what was to come in later life.

All Human interest, all fascinating stories, all wonderful.

My Weekly

‘Beauty is in the eye of the Beholder,’ and ‘You are as young as you Feel.’ Clichés? Not on your life. Ranging in age from sixty seven to seventy nine, these wonderful ladies can teach young girls a things or two. Beautiful women and gorgeous photography to enhance their natural charm and Beauty.

The Lady Magazine

What the Butler Saw... Well not exactly.

But a fascinating insight on a modern day Butler. Forget Jeeves and Wooster, from serving tea to preparing clothes, dinner parties, polishing the silver, and driving the family car, these guys are hip, cool and

21st century

My Weekly

An International group of young women got together to play a game of football on the highest plateau - for a world record in aid of Charity. Not content with that, they did it again on the lowest ground below sea level.

Good on you girls!