Stories with Heart

Welcome to my books page, where stories come from lived experience, compassion, and a genuine desire to help people feel understood. Explore novels and guides crafted with honesty, humanity, and a touch of quiet mystery.

Dementia, You Are Not Alone!

A guide for families, carers, and anyone touched by dementia. This book grew out of my years working as a dementia advisor and my own journey with young‑onset Alzheimer’s. It’s practical, honest, and compassionate. A book that speaks directly to the emotional and everyday realities people face.

Readers will find:

  • reassurance that they’re not alone
  • clear explanations without jargon
  • real stories that show the human side of dementia
  • guidance rooted in lived experience
  • hope, humour, and dignity

It’s a book designed to support, comfort, and empower people at a time when they often feel overwhelmed or isolated.

Perfect for:

  • Families and carers looking for reassurance and clarity
  • People who want guidance without jargon
  • Anyone who needs to feel understood during a difficult time
  • Professionals who want insight grounded in lived experience
  • Readers who value compassion, dignity, and real‑world wisdom

Forget Me Not: The Letter in the Headboard

My debut novel. A story that blends quiet suspense with emotional depth. It begins with a handwritten letter found stabbed into a headboard, and from that single clue, a web of secrets slowly unfolds.

The novel offers readers:

  • a mystery built on small details and human truths
  • characters shaped by memory, loss, and resilience
  • a story that lingers long after the final page
  • themes of identity, family, and the things we carry with us
  • authenticity drawn from my lived experience with dementia

It’s a mystery, yes, but it’s also a story about what it means to remember, to forget, and to keep going.

Perfect for:

  • Fans of thoughtful, character‑driven mysteries
  • Readers who enjoy stories built on small clues and emotional depth
  • People who appreciate fiction shaped by lived experience
  • Those who like mysteries that linger long after the last page
  • Readers who are drawn to themes of memory, identity, and hidden truths

Coming Soon: Forget Me Not: Death at the Marina

Book 2 in the series is already in development! It takes the story to Elounda, Crete, and introduces new characters, new secrets, and a deeper look into the consequences of the first book. It’s a bigger, bolder mystery, and I can’t wait to share more about it.

As the publication date gets closer, I’ll be sharing:

  • a teaser from the opening chapter
  • a closer look at the cover
  • behind‑the‑scenes notes about the writing process
  • updates on the paperback pre‑order through IngramSpark