“Dyslexia is not a disability but a different ability. It’s the unique lens through which some people view the world, turning challenges into extraordinary strengths.”

I was born in the summer of 1981, at Chase Farm Hospital, Enfield and spent my childhood living in different areas of North London, Enfield, Edmonton, and Tottenham.

My father who passed in 2013, worked for the Ministry of Defence in London, while my mother was a barmaid throughout North London. My young family life was stable living in a council flat, with my two parents. I have a younger sister in her 30s who works for the NHS. I had a younger brother, who passed away after a long illness, he in some way is the reason for my love of some authors. If it weren’t for him, I would not have picked up their books.

So, when did I start writing...The simple answer is 14, halfway through secondary school, they realised I was dyslexic & also suffered from dyspraxia. But back then they really didn’t know how to deal with me, so they just threw me into special needs class. It was there that really exacerbated my condition, leading to frustrating and bad behaviour. It wasn’t until I met a teacher, Mr B, who gave me one of the best pieces of advice that I have ever got!

“Start writing! let your subconscious thoughts flow. It doesn’t matter what you write just write and give your thoughts an outlet.”

So, I did!

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