About My Tree Publications

 I have always loved writing—it has been my quiet place, my way to make sense of the world. The beginnings of the Willa-Guy series go all the way back to 1989, written with pen and paper under its original name, Holly-Willa-Guy. It began 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 and left untouched for nearly two decades. 

 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. 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 experience. 

 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 found my place in childcare. Through years of working alongside incredible educators, I developed a deep understanding of how children think, feel, and learn—especially the importance of emotional intelligence. When I returned to my writing, Willa-Guy was reborn with purpose. These stories are not just magical—they are tools to help children understand big feelings, build connection, and feel safe in their world. My daughter Lilly, my real-life “first fairy,” remains at the heart of it all.