When did you first start writing?
I have always had an interest in writing, and wrote in many diaries when I was younger. I did a couple of writing courses about 15 years ago, but never imagined I would write a whole book. I just needed something I had to write about.
What's the story behind your latest book?
My daughter Rekiah was killed by her partner in October 2013. I knew right from the day she died, that I would write a book. I was encouraged to keep writing throughout the years afterwards so that I would have all the information and feelings to look back on. So I wrote in journals, on bits of paper, and on Facebook to keep people updated. This was all invaluable when writing my book, particularly tracking my process through the grief, and all the information about the trial. I included some of my journal entries as they were written at the time, so that readers could understand some of the journey of grief.
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