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My Mum and Dad, who have passed on, had a farm in Fort Victoria and I was born in Zimbabwe, which was then known as Rhodesia, where I was brought up with my eldest brother and my two sisters. I immigrated to South Africa in 1980 with my children and have made it my home since then.

I was educated at Dominican Convents in Bulawayo, Umtali and Gwelo. The nuns, I believe, used to tear their hair out where I was concerned, as I was a total rebel. I was made a prefect and sports captain at the various schools that I attended. I am sure to try and iron out my rebelliousness and to keep me busy "leading" instead of getting into mischief!

I loved writing even at school and usually received the highest marks for composition, as it was called in those days.

I loved sports. Hockey, Tennis, Netball and Swimming. I also joined the choir, mostly to get out of school, as we travelled a bit. Although I know that my voice was not too bad!

I also joined the Drama Society which I thoroughly enjoyed by playing the leading role in most of the plays. One which really stands out in my memory is "The Magic Basket" in which I played Face Ache the naughty goblin, who used to tease the Fairies and make them cross.

As we did not have TV on the farm in those days, Dad, Mum and us kids used to listen to the radio a great deal, especially in the evenings and I believe that this is where my imagination for writing took route. I especially loved listening to the radio play "No Place to Hide."

Today, I still prefer listening to the radio rather than watching TV. It really makes you visualise what you are hearing.

My ears and eyes are open permanently, taking in what I hear and see. This is where fertile information is usually gleaned for my books.