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Growing up in Melbourne, Australia, my early years were marked by the excitement of having rabbits as pets. Although my memories are a bit hazy, my older brother, three years older than me, recalls them vividly. These early encounters with animals sparked my...
Jul 6, 2025
When writing Ratnapped, I needed a way to stop the train. Initially, I thought of using a balloon flying by to distract the two rats, causing the train to stop. But that idea didn’t make much sense—a balloon would either pop or float away. I needed...
Jun 28, 2025
When I was a kid growing up in Australia, my twin sister Anna and I wanted to make a little extra money. So, we did what any determined kids might do—we started collecting cans for cash. In the heat of Queensland, we scoured every corner, searching tirelessly for...
Jun 22, 2025
Since I was two years old, I’ve been on the move. My travels have taken me across continents, allowed me to call four countries home, and introduced me to various cultures. This nomadic lifestyle has given me a unique perspective—an education in the diversity of human...