Background
Born in Sydney, she grew up in western New South Wales and was educated at the University of New South Wales, Columbia University and University of Technology, Sydney.
Born in Sydney, she grew up in western New South Wales and was educated at the University of New South Wales, Columbia University and University of Technology, Sydney.
University of New South Wales. University of Technology Sydney.
After travelling extensively and working in various publishing and editing positions, she currently lives in Sydney and works as a full-time writer 1980: Runner up in the Australian Vogel award.
1980: Runner up in the Australian Vogel award 1981: Runner up in the Australian Vogel award for Rain in the Distance 1996: Shortlisted for the Nita B. Kibble Award in 1996 for Ethel: A Love Story 2001: Shortlisted (with Alan Oldfield) for the Queensland Premier"s Literary Awards (History) for Lizard Island: The Journey of Mary Watson 2002: Shortlisted (with Alan Oldfield) for the NSW Premier"s History Awards for Lizard Island: The Journey of Mary Watson.