Janet was born in Essex and now lives in Buckinghamshire.
In between, she has worked in Spain, Walt Disney World, Yosemite National Park and the House of Commons. She has studied in Wales and California and now works for The Open University. As a lifelong learner, has four degrees, including Masters in History and in Creative Writing. In her spare time she knits, crochets and volunteers as a track marshal at motorcycle racing events around the country.