Creating quietly.

I am an Australian author, illustrator and designer, inspired by nature, place and the intricacies of being human. My work brings together richly illustrated storytelling with explorations of emotional healing, psychological growth, self-discovery, grief, resilience and the quiet transformations of the inner landscape.

A person holding a book titled "The Fruit of Dragons" with a forest background.

As an author.

I created The Fruit of Dragons in my home on the Atherton Tablelands of Far North Queensland, Australia, where I live with my husband and daughter, a cattle dog named after a famous fairy, and a thriving tropical vegetable patch tended by six plump hens.

As an introspective thinker and a quiet observer, I am drawn to the power and beauty of vulnerability, and the courage of those who possess it. With an almost intuitive understanding of the human heart, I translate these observations into stories that are both captivating and hauntingly moving.

The Fruit of Dragons is my debut picture book for adults. I invite readers to explore the intricate landscapes of their fears and curiosities, and to ignite the power of their dreams.

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As an illustrator.

Welcome to my portfolio—a collection of emotive, nature-inspired artworks created through mixed media, such as acrylic paint and collage. Each piece explores the beauty, vulnerability, and interconnectedness of the natural world, inviting moments of reflection, wonder, and emotional connection.

A person standing under a large tree with two white cockatoos perched on the branches and one on the ground below amidst green plants.
A collage art piece of a pink tree with rounded leafy branches on a blue and teal background, with a landscape of sand-colored hills at the base.
Digital illustration of an elderly woman with gray hair, wearing large red glasses and a green sweater, against a pink background.
A scenic landscape of a cloudy sky over a distant sea, with a grassy foreground and laundry hanging on a clothesline, including a black pair of shorts, green checkered shirts, and a yellow striped garment. A small bird perches on the black shorts.
A paper cutout of a woman wearing snorkeling gear, swimming in water.
Drawing of a small storefront with a green awning and purple signs for Cadbury milk chocolate, various advertisements, and an open sign. A woman is sitting on the sidewalk holding a potted plant, with small plants next to her. There are various signs, including a fridge with ice cream, a milk bar sign, and a lottery sign. The scene has a cozy, small-town vibe.
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As a reclaimer.

I create one-of-a-kind handbound books as small works of art, using reclaimed materials, painted fabrics, and hand-written typography. Each book is conceived, made and finished entirely by hand, with every detail thoughtfully considered to create something wholly unique. I love the intimacy of these objects—the sense that a book can be not only something to hold a story, but a story in itself.

Canvas with a stitched pink bird with a blue beak and dark eye, on a textured light-colored background.
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Welcome to the quiet space.

What would you like to do?

Book about fear called 'The Fruit of Dragons'

See the book

Learn who The Fruit of Dragons has been written for, watch the trailer, and read the reviews.

Painting of two cockatoos perched on a branch with pastel-colored bunting hanging in the background.

Look at pretty pictures

Wonder through my sketches, collages, and illustrations inspired by nature, emotion, and place.

Two wrapped notebooks with foliage patterns, one labeled "SAM" and the other labeled "GE".

Browse the store

Sometimes there are special things, reclaimed and made with intention, waiting for you in my little shop.

‘What is the use of a book,’ thought Alice, ‘without any pictures?’

- Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll