Naomi's earliest memories are of books and words, and of playing at writing even before she knew how. A social worker, singer and writer, she lives in Newcastle, on the mid-east coast of Australia, and takes great delight in the beauty of the coastline and the natural world around her, much of which appears in her poetry and other writing. Naomi is a survivor of domestic violence, and her creativity and love of music, as well as her strong spirituality, have helped her through the experience of escape and healing. Naomi sings in the choir of Christ Church Cathedral, and spends as much time as possible with books and her choir friends.