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Someone is stealing the Emperor’s roses, and if they take the magical red rose, then love will be lost to everyone forever. It’s up to Ned Spinks, Chief Thief Catcher, and his band of motley catchers to apprehend the thief and save the day. But the thief isn’t exactly who they seem to be. Neither is the Emperor. Ned and his team will have to go on a quest; defeating vampire mermaids, illusionists, estranged family members and an evil sorcerer in order to win the day. What could possibly go wrong?

Fae are being murdered in Roshaven, and the only clue is a shifty moustache. Jenni the sprite knows more than she’s telling, and when an interspecies poker tournament is set up to catch the murderer, she does everything in her power to get a seat for her boss, Ned Spinks, chief thief-catcher. The cards have been dealt. The stakes are high. Is this the end of the game for Ned, or will he come up aces?

Tales from the Seaside is a humorous collection of short stories reflecting on life by the seaside, attempts to successfully wrangle two small children, and the result of being inspired by the sun, the sand, and the sea.

Tales from Suburbia is a collection of short stories, plays, and blog posts that intermingle my own personal experiences as a mum, the peccadillos of suburbia, and the perils of social media! The subject matter varies from social observation to the humorous reflection of toddler life. "Burying My Baby" is heartbreaking. "One Two, Cha Cha Cha" is hilarious. This collection is full of human foibles and folly and is both amusing and empathetic.