Jill started life as a town planner then became office manager when they started a family business. Once both children had flown the nest, her passions started to kick in. An interest in travel saw them live in France for three years and they are gradually ticking off the countries on their must-see list. She might never get to the end because, as she crosses off one place, the list increases by two!

Jill has always had a hunger for writing; there are stories that have been living on her computer for years, but public writing was kindled when she began to write press releases for the various organizations she belongs to. She was pleased to have a story published in “Beaded Wheels”, the historical motoring magazine, and Byline 2016, a Tauranga Writers publication. She is now working with the Tauranga Writers Group to perfect the art of writing and she is focusing on getting her children’s stories published.