mbarkersimpson

This is my official site, where you will find information about my published works, previews and short-stories, news, links to my blog, social networking sites, and future projects.

I've been writing since, well...since I was knee-high to a grasshopper. I often look back on those earlier stories, and apart from laughing at the heavy-handed drama, or cringing at my inexperience, I am reminded that I have always lived in other worlds.

I have published two novels, and am usually working hard on the next...four or five. The voices inside my head invariably pull me in different directions, though I try to work on one thing at a time. Those who know me can tell you that doesn't always work!

You will find more information about my writing journey within my blog, along with just about anything literary related. There are fewer things I enjoy more than writing, except maybe talking about writing.

I have a full-time job which, though does not involve writing per se, incorporates my love of language. As a British Sign Language Interpreter, I get to translate information between two languages which is (mostly) fun.

I have two beautiful daughters who bring me great joy. They also keep me grounded, because otherwise I would constantly have my head in the clouds thinking about whatever character was vying for attention.

I’m not a very disciplined writer. I write whenever and wherever. I’ve been known to grab a notebook and pen with the television blaring in the background, food in the oven, and chaos that threatens to turn into all-out war when two little girls fight over...whatever they are fighting over at the time. Having said that, give me a pad, pen, and a pint sized mug of coffee and I’ll happily write for many an hour.

Thanks for visiting. Mel