•  Born in NZ, raised in Canada . Returned to New Zealand as a very shy, very nerdy, horse besotted teenager.

•  Teacher trained. Degree in Anthropology.

•  Four adult children

•  Happy grandmother

•  Live on a farm

•  Worked for 23 years as a social worker (child protection)

•  Been involved with children’s theatre, theatre and debates since 1983.

•  Storytelling professionally since 1994.

•  Winner in the national television Stand up Comedy competition.

•  Celebrity debates 20years

•  Storytelling tours include( annually) Australia , United kingdom , Wales , Ireland and of course New Zealand .

•  Full time storyteller for the past three years.

•  Music/Story festival (Te- Rangi ) held on our property for past 10 years.

•  Annual residential storytelling workshops, drama camps, music workshops, professional development courses held on our property.

•  Husband, Peter Charlton-Jones, musician, has joined me on the road and we happily combine music and storytelling. And it’s lovely to share the driving!)