Happily surrounded by books (fiction & ancient history are some faves) music, and the quiet magic of my own thoughts. I love stories in every form, from novels to films and theatre. Nature and the seaside is where I reset. I travel when I can, journal often, and find genuine joy in hearing others’ stories. I don’t mind cooking, though I love baking. Baking for me is turning simple sweetness into a small gift I can share. My worldview is shaped by curiosity & a love of all things magical, ancient, and fantastical.