Katy Colins completed her first novel 'A Dogs Tale' at the age of 11 which received rave reviews ... from her Grandad and English teacher. This was just the encouragement she needed to carry on writing.

As a qualified journalist with articles published in Company Magazine and The Daily Star, she crossed sides to work in public relations before selling all she owned to backpack solo around South East Asia and finally put her thoughts into words, writing as she traveled.

Katy currently lives by the sea in France where she is on a one-woman mission to educate the French about the necessity and technicalities of making a good cup of tea. When she is not writing about romance, travel and adventure, she loves travelling, catching up with family and friends, and convincing herself that her croissant addiction isn't out of control--just yet.

You can find out more about Katy, her writing and her travels on her blog www.notwedordead.com, or via twitter @notwedordead