Joan Smith

Joan Smith (nee Collins) was born at Katoomba, NSW, in 1956. She has enjoyed creative writing since the age of 10. Other interests include sketching, embroidery, oil painting, photography & a love for animals & our beautiful earth. Due to the wonders of the internet, Joan has been able to fulfill her dream of being a 'published' author. Her first novel, 'Arabeth' was published in 2007 & the latest, a reference book called 'Unique Blended Names', was published in 2011.