About the AuthorStephanie was born in England before emigrating to Australia - and later New Zealand - with her family, where she trained as a nurse. Whilst back in England on holiday, she met and married her husband, had a daughter and settled down.Her lifelong interest in writing began in earnest when Stephanie had her first childrens book, Avalanche, published in the 1980s. She has since had around forty books for children published, including assembly books and books for children with reading difficulties, and has also published an historical novella for adults. Stephanie also tutors for two writing schools and occasionally runs writing workshops for adults.