Born and raised in New Zealand, the highlight of Heather's childhood was the family sheep and cattle farm. With reading and writing a big part of family life, Heather dreamed of becoming a writer. After four decades of life on the land in Queensland, Australia, raising a family, and a myriad of other activities and events, she was finally able to find time to achieve her dream. When not busy in her office, Heather is in her large garden, caring for grandchildren or walking and exploring the vast beauty of Australia and other countries.