Ever since childhood I have always had my nose in a book.  Although my taste has become slightly more sophisticated, I miss the days when I had time to read a few Enid Blyton novels a week.

I qualified as a lawyer in London 1995.  Being a lawyer involves proofreading and editing legal documents and texts, which requires a rather fastidious eye – making mistakes is not an option.

After a ten year stint in the Big Smoke I decided to return to my native North East and I have lived in Newcastle ever since.  I’m so lucky to live in a city which has such an exciting and vibrant literary scene.

Several years ago I decided to combine my love of words with work and whilst being a lawyer I edited and proofread novels and music biographies, and undertook other projects.

I recently took a step back from the law and am now running my editorial business on a full-time basis.

When I’m not working I’m running, practising yoga, watching my kids play football and growing vegetables in my allotment.

And reading books of course…

Qualifications/Experience

Intermediate Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP)

LLB (Hons)  1991

Law Society Finals  1992

Academic Tutor at Northumbria University   2005-2017