I'm an English born author-illustrator, writer and mum of two girls who now calls Australia home.
After reporting for my local newspaper during some challenging times, I decided what everyone needed was a little cheer.
I knew my little doodle characters Sharni and Johnny would be perfect for the task, so together we joined the 100 Day Project on Instagram to draw 100 days of joy during the first pandemic lockdown.
I was honoured when those illustrations - which I call little moments of joy - were invited to be featured in a regional art gallery exhibition and I was asked to give an artist talk!
Urged to create a picture book from the series, I self published Sharni and Johnny's first book Joy is... in 2021 which became an Amazon number one bestseller.
In 2024 we're publishing edition two of the book plus a colouring in edition and adding a brand new picture book - Joy is...Friends to the series.
Best friends Sharni and Johnny live in a small house in a small town in Australia.
They've discovered many things that bring them joy including swinging on the washing line, drinking hot chocolate and growing their own veggies.
Since 2019 this happy pair have been on a mission to spread joy one little picture at a time.
Sharni and Johnny's pen pals are Marni and Rhonnie.
These guys love writing letters and sending postcards from places they visit.
They'll often pop in when passing and never miss a party!