One day I looked up at the ruins of Swansea Castle and wondered what it was like when it was lived in. My research led me to the story of Alina de Braose, but in the middle of assembling Alina’s story from multiple sources I had a major stroke. When I came home from hospital, I occupied my time completing Alina’s story and learning to self-publish in print and eBook. My husband contacted the local Art College and they found a talented student, Carrie Francis, who drew the illustrations for the book.  

Alina: The White Lady of Oystermouth  is the only book about Alina de Braose.

 During my stroke recovery I wrote poetry, which was published as My Stroke of Inspiration, a surprisingly cheerful collection.