A New Zealand author, athlete, public speaker, and creator of the Chasing Dreams brand.
Yes. I was born with Congenital Glaucoma and lost my sight at 25 due to retinal detachment.
I use JAWS screen reading software, voice over, and a second pair of eyes when they’re free.
Yes. To date I’ve completed 16 marathons, 2 Half Ironman events, five 240km charity endurance rides, competed in paracycling, placed 5th at the 2018 UCI Paracycling World Championships in Rio, and became the first blind female to cycle the length of Aotearoa, New Zealand.
Yes. I'm married to Nick, and together we're raising our son, Max, alongside our guide dog, Dara.
As a way to raise funds for New Zealand blind athletes to chase their own sporting dreams, just as I’ve been lucky enough to do.
Proceeds from Book One and public speaking donations go to the Chasing Dreams fund.
A lifeguard saves a girl from a pier only to realise she’s someone from his past. The deeper he steps into her world, the more he discovers nothing about her life is what it seems.
Currently in professional editing. Release date coming soon.
Yes. It’s the first book in the Amidst Waves trilogy.
TBC later in 2026.
Caught Amidst Waves.
Contemporary romantic suspense with strong emotional and psychological layers.
Because I genuinely thought I had better ideas than what was being released in the late 90s and early 2000s. I had a dream to write good stories and have them made into movies. I was that teenager.
Yes. After the Amidst Waves series has been fully published and released, I’ll work on making that happen.
God no. It’s fictional. Inspired by movies and books I’ve loved over the years.
My screen reader helps me notice repetition, pacing, dialogue, and rhythm in ways many readers don't. I focus on how the story feels from a genuine reader's perspective.
No. I’m not a developmental editor. I focus on high-level feedback about whether the writing works and whether the story works.
Writers who want honest feedback from a genuine reader. If I’m invested, you’ll know. If something isn’t working, you’ll know that too.
Contemporary fiction, romance, suspense, thriller, dark romance, mystery, and some fantasy with a strong, clear, original plot.
Epic old-school adventures, heavy historical fiction, and criminal investigation-heavy stories aren’t usually my thing. I can read fantasy, but I’m picky. The story has to grab me.
Yes. I speak about resilience, chasing dreams, writing, blindness, and building a life that doesn’t fit neatly into one box.
Yes. You can book me by getting in touch through the Contact page.
If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for, I’d love to hear from you. Get in touch and I’ll respond as soon as I can.