About My Tree Publications

I have always loved writing—it has been my quiet place, my way to make sense of the world. As a children's author, the beginnings of the Willa-Guy series trace back to 1989 when I first penned it under its original name, Holly-Willa-Guy. It started as a collection of poems about a magical fairy glen, a world that lived so vividly in my imagination. Over time, as life became busier, those writings were tucked away, remaining untouched for nearly two decades, yet they always held a special place in my heart, reflecting my understanding of emotional intelligence.

In 2025, I rediscovered that old folder—filled with poems I had long forgotten. Reading them again brought an unexpected sense of joy and connection, and I fell back in love with the characters and the world I had created so many years before. As a children's author, that moment reignited something in me. I began writing again, with a promise to myself that I would never stop. The fairy world was still there—only now I saw it with new depth, shaped by life, motherhood, and emotional intelligence, all of which influenced my Willa-Guy series.

My journey into early childhood education began in 2008 when my daughter Lilly was just one year old. As a single mum, I stepped away from a nursing path to raise her and discovered my passion for childcare. Through years of collaborating with incredible educators, I developed a profound understanding of how children think, feel, and learn—especially the significance of emotional intelligence. When I returned to my writing, the Willa-Guy series was reborn with a clear purpose. These stories are not just magical; they serve as essential tools for helping children understand big feelings, build connections, and feel safe in their world. My daughter Lilly, my real-life 'first fairy,' remains at the heart of it all.