More about me

I worked in the hospitality industry (primarily events management) for almost 10 years, and in that time I learnt about sales, marketing, planning, operations, revenue, human resources and team management. I worked in a number of hotels and venues, from small, independent, countryside hotels to iconic London locations, as well as a venue-finding agency, and I discovered an industry that was to capture my heart. 

Throughout school I had loved writing and language. I was constantly penning short stories, and I started studying French at age of nine. In my first year of senior school, I became fascinated with Latin and ancient Greek, so much so that I studied them through to A level. Being able to read and understand the complex works of Homer, Virgil, Herodotus, Tacitus and Sappho gave me such a huge sense of accomplishment, and cemented my passion for literature in all its guises.

My first degree was in drama and theatre arts; at the age of 17, all I wanted to do was study something which brought my love of words and reading to life. And it did. I went on to become an English as a second language (ESL) teacher, and I achieved a post-graduate diploma in intercultural communication in 2009.

I read to relax, and my taste in books is varied; depending on my mood, I can get stuck into a historical biography as easily as a romantic “chick lit” holiday read. Ideally, my dog will be snoring on my lap at the time, just to make a nice situation perfect. I also enjoy running; I don’t run far, really (no marathons or anything daft like that), but it keeps me fit and healthy.

I speak fluent Spanish, can hold a reasonable conversation in French and can just about order a coffee in Portuguese. I tried learning Japanese but admitted defeat with that one. I admire anyone who has been able to master this tricky language. 

I have been fortunate enough to visit quite a few countries of our beautiful planet, and would rate the Kintamani Batur volcano in Bali as one of the most spectacular sights I have ever seen. Closely followed by Blackpool Tower, of course.

Finally, I am teaching myself to write well again. As a child I had the most beautiful handwriting, but over the years it has declined considerably. I blame computers of course. So, I now have a lovely fountain pen, in the hope of undergoing intensive retraining in this area!

So, that’s me, an ordinary person with a passion for language. The way language is constructed and presented truly matters to me, so whether editing or proofreading your work, I will devote my full attention to making sure you are completely satisfied with the result.