To begin, can you please tell us a little about yourself?

I was born & raised in England, and came to the US at the age of 21. I’ve lived my entire adult life in the Mid-Atlantic region, firstly in Annapolis MD, and subsequently in Washington DC. (It was tough getting used to those steamy summers.)

What inspired you to write Farewell My Life?

I had a picture in my mind of the practical sister (Violet) bringing a violin for the dreamy sister (Grace) who had had to leave home under a cloud. That was all I knew when I started writing.