I used to love writing stories at school and as a teenager, I would write at home too. Short (and some not so short stories) I even drew my own comics.

As a teacher, I would write short pieces for my pupils but never finished anything. It was only when I broke my ankle in 2006 that I found the time to sit for quite a while and write something... lengthy.

I do love writing. It lets me escape to worlds that I can control...although sometimes the characters do seem to take on a life of their own. For weeks I had Josie and Alfie bickering in my head!

Advice about writing?  Just write the story that's inside you and enjoy it. Have fun.