The Stolen Child (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780984514212)

Jennie's words: I come from New Zealand. You maybe envisioning a herd girl surrounded by sheep and cows at this moment, however let me reassure you I have lived in a nice comfortable urban area over looking the calm seas of the Hibiscus Coast all my life. I grew up running nimbly over slippery seaside rocks, sticking my finger in sea urchins and prizing the starfish I found washed up on the beach. My teenage years were rather tragic for all the wrong reasons. A terribly drunk woman hit our car, speeding, resulting in her death and my brain damage. For most of the next six years I was in hospital for facial reconstruction and sick at home. Over seven, or eight years my brain repaired much to my relief (doctors predicted I had a 50% chance of recovering). I pushed myself to study right through all my education. I am fully recovered, but occasionally get a bit muddled if I am tired (don't we all). I educated right through high school and college till I had completed a Bachelor in Business Studies, Certificate in Teaching and a Bachelor in Teaching for preschool and primary school children at Massey University. Studying through University years was intense and left me with a stunned demeanour for a few years, so I avoided any study and most forms of writing in the hopes of recovering my senses. I thoroughly enjoyed teaching children, who I believe are the salt of the world and an adults best source of inspiration. My desire to write began years ago with a secret wish to be a professional writer. However it wasn't until 2008 that I completed my first book and my passion for writing was ignited. My most favourite part of writing is when I first write out a section of the story and it is like reading a book as the story is revealed. Currently I have two children and a loving husband at home. Soon we will be looking to extend the brood, appeasing our love of children.