Valerie is a teacher and an author. Originally from Sydney, she now lives in sunny Brisbane, Australia with her husband and daughter. Valerie completed a Master of Letters in Creative Writing in 2021. She has published an anthology of short stories and writing her first novel. Valerie is also working on a contemporary romance series. Her dog Mischa and cats, Daisy and Miss Lilly, are her writing companions. You will always find a novel and notebook filled with ideas and observations, tucked away in her handbag.