About

Welcome to my little corner of the internet – I am so glad you found me here. I write stories of heart, hope, and second chances. Whether you explore my memoir, or read my latest newsletter, or are waiting to read my new cozy mystery, you will find honesty, resilience, and a belief in the power of healing threaded through it all.

My stories are shaped by real life – the hard bits and the beautiful ones – and I write to remind us that no matter how far we fall, there is always a way forward. I hope you’ll find something here that speaks to you, lifts your spirit, or simply makes you feel less alone.

Thanks for stopping by. Stay as long as you like and please come back often.

Two-weekly Newsletter

I email snippets from my life every two weeks. You can join the newsletter here to have them delivered straight to your inbox, or read them here on the site.

Some Things About Me

Here’s a little glimpse into the rollercoaster of my life – and if you know me, you’ll know I’ve worn quite a few hats along the way! I kicked things off as a teenage mother, which was like diving into the deep end of adulthood. Along the way, I channelled my inner entrepreneur as an Avon lady, bringing beauty products and smiles to doorsteps. Volunteering was another one of my early passions, still is, and it’s amazing how giving back lightens my heart.

​Life kept unfolding, and I ended up as a mum of seven. Yes, seven incredible souls who’ve filled my life with more love and chaos than I could have ever imagined or wished for! Life took some unexpected turns, and I became both a widow and a divorcee along the way.

That’s life’s way of making us stronger, I guess. Now, as a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, I enjoy the kaleidoscope of a large, loving family.

​In my 30s, I decided to embark on a new adventure – pursuing a Masters Degree and falling into a successful career as a Town Planner. Learning never stops for me, no matter my age. It was during this time that I packed my bags and journeyed across the globe, from the UK to China, India to Tibet, and even lived in the USA for three adventurous years.

It was during my American adventure that I penned my very first novel, Last Days in Atlantis. My creative spirit has also given birth to enchanting children’s stories featuring Beatrice, the angel with one large wing. My memoir is one that tugs at the heartstrings (mine forever) – An Addict in the Family: A Mother’s Tale of Heartbreak, Courage, and Resilience.

I am currently writing a mystery called Threads of Trust, set in my own home town. I’m enjoying the fun of creating the characters and bringing their world to life.

Books and reading have always been my sanctuary. I remember those Friday evenings as a kid when Dad would take us to the book exchange, igniting my lifelong love affair with stories. Enid Blyton’s Famous Five and Secret Seven transported me to far-off places, sparking my sense of adventure.

Now I read widely, fiction and non-fiction. I love memoir, mystery, and everything that illustrates the human experience.

My daughter Phoebe Wilby and I established Delahoyde Publishing Co Ltd to publish our own writing.

We’ve taken the name for the company from the Delahoyde branch of our family. Click on the logo to go to the Delahoyde Publishing site and read about our ancestor, John Thomas Dullahide, son of Edward Delahoyde, our first ancestor from this side of our family to arrive in Australia from Ireland.​