ABOUT

As an adopted woman and triumphant survivor of multiple traumas including domestic violence, homelessness, substance abuse, self-harm, sexual assault, and a horrific eating disorder I find myself in the unique and inspiring position to be able to offer comfort to women and men affected by similar hardships.

I am a true survivor and my only desire through the publication of this book is simple: to inspire readers that there is always hope. I’m a passionate advocate for adopted people who, like me, may have struggled to find their voice - until now.

I do not doubt that the readership for this book will be substantial. The Senate Community Affairs References Committee report estimates that there were as many as 250,000 total adoptions Australia-wide until 2012. However, I believe everyone will be able to connect with the contents of my book on a fundamental human level and in a deeply moving and personal way.

I am a proud mother of two incredible young adults and consider them among my greatest accomplishments. I live with my devoted husband in coastal South East Queensland following my life-long passion for writing.

FINDING MARY JANE: A TAPESTRY OF MOTHER'S LOVE

“Gritty, raw & haunting”

“Redeeming & uplifting”

An epic tale sweeping across two lifetimes, Finding Mary Jane bridges the gap between the erotic haze of Brisbane’s nineteen seventies to the city's wild alternate punk scene a decade later - and takes us on a journey far beyond our wildest fantasies.

Our story begins with Mary Jane, a naive nursing student who finds herself in an unspeakable situation. Then we meet Annie, a troubled young woman from more modern times as she searches for her birth mother and, in turn, the truth of her own identity.

Become a part of this impossibly compelling tale highlighting motherhood, adversity, and conquering strength with a cast of characters that will stay with you forever. Finding Mary Jane is a tapestry that showcases the enduring force of mother’s love and the ultimate bond of powerful spiritual connection between two women borne through one another’s hardship.

Finding Mary Jane is an inspirational must-read for anyone who has ever been made to feel 'less than' and is especially intended for members of the adoptive community.