Annette Ruhman

Annette Ruhman is a former barrister turned educator,coach, and accidental goat wrangler. With a background in law and a passion for storytelling, she brings a uniquely candid and humorous lens to the realities of rural life in France. Her writing blends sharp wit, lived experience, and a healthy dose of bureaucratic absurdity. After decades of navigating the UK legal and education systems, Annette relocated to the French countryside, where she now juggles renovation projects, local politics, and the unpredictable antics of her beloved goats. Her dyslexia, far from being a barrier, fuels her creativity and resilience qualities that shine through in her writing. "How to Wash a Goat" is her first book, born from real-life chaos, countless "Ah NON" moments, and a deep love for the quirks of French living. Annette writes to inform, entertain, and reassure fellow dreamers that

they're not alone in the madness. She currently lives in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, surrounded by brambles, bureaucracy, and a

herd of four-legged lawnmowers.