Author’s bio
I am the author of Grey Matters and After the Split, writing about reinvention, resilience, friendship and the lived experiences of women aged 50+.
My stories are grounded in real life. For nearly two decades, I have worked with people navigating profound life transitions, becoming the first coach to collaborate with family lawyers in supporting clients through separation and divorce. Those conversations about identity, courage and rebuilding have shaped both my books and my perspective.
Today, I speak to women's groups, book festivals, libraries and organisations about navigating change in midlife and beyond. My talks explore reinvention, resilience and finding your voice, with honesty, warmth and humour. I'm available for speaking engagements, panels and literary events.
Grey Matters is set in Edinburgh and follows a group of women who refuse to become invisible with age. Through friendship, loss and unexpected new beginnings, the novel celebrates women discovering relevance, purpose and happiness on their own terms. The response from readers has been deeply moving. Many tell me they see themselves in the characters, describing the novel as an echo of their own experiences. Others have said it gave them the confidence to set healthier boundaries, make long-delayed changes, or simply feel seen.
My earlier book, After the Split: The Definitive Guide to Recovery When Relationships Break Down (2015; second edition 2020), has become a trusted resource for family lawyers and their clients. It has been described as "an innovative, empathetic and strategic book for anyone seeking to survive the ending of a relationship" and "a practical, no-nonsense guide that you will find yourself turning to over and over again."
Across my coaching career, I've supported more than 1,750 clients through one of life's most challenging transitions. That experience continues to inform everything I write.
I'm proud to have created a career that didn't exist when I began, forging a new path through determination and adaptability. Today, my greatest measure of success is hearing from women who tell me my work has encouraged them to believe that reinvention, confidence and fulfilment are possible at any stage of life.
