Vanessa Tanner lives in Devizes, Wiltshire, with her husband and cat. She recently retired after twenty years as an English teacher. She taught in both in the UK and the Middle East, gathering stories and meeting some interesting characters during her time in the classroom. Nowadays, she loves writing, reading and gardening, just like any middle-aged woman! She is also a serial community volunteer, serving on numerous committees and in many local groups as well as being an elected, independent Town Councillor.