“ I was born in West Yorkshire, of an English mother, Irene and a Jamaican father, George. I went to school in Saltaire (near to the famous Salt’s Mill) and, after living and working in London and Cornwall, settled in rural Herefordshire. I am married and have four children.

Aaron, Sasha, Amy and Donna

I graduated from London’s Central School of Speech and Drama, receiving from the University of London additional diplomas in Dramatic Art, Voice, Speech and Education (gaining a mark of credit in education).

I am a qualified teacher and have been, a lecturer, an actor and the artistic director of a touring theatre company. I appear in every kind of venue, work regularly in education and community settings, contribute to professional publications and frequently collaborate in projects with other artists and with various national and international organisations.

I am a member of the Arts Council West Midlands Literature Advisory Panel, and a member of the Herefordshire Literature Forum.”