Anita is an allied health professional with a doctorate in Psycho-Oncology. A passionate traveller and lifelong reader, she weaves her love for history into compelling stories inspired by the cultures and legends she encounters around the world. Her creative focus is historical fiction, especially tales rooted in ancient myths and untold narratives that celebrate courage, resilience, and the human spirit.

Adventures of Sam marks Anita’s debut in children’s literature, inspired by her own life experiences and her belief in the power of empathy, imagination, and intergenerational storytelling. This heartfelt, magical tale reflects her commitment to fostering inclusion, understanding, and emotional growth in young readers.

Anita’s children fondly describe her as “an old soul with a young heart and a true friend.” She lives in Australia, where she balances her professional career with her writing passion. Anita loves hearing from readers of all ages and believes that stories, when shared with honesty and heart, can spark connection, inspire change, and light the way forward.

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