Perhaps an introduction is in order…
Hello! Welcome aboard the The Wilted Rose!
Perhaps before I carry on, I should introduce myself:
Freedom
My name really is Freedom. I was named after my Grandmother and I am very proud to carry her with me. Growing up with such an unusual moniker can have its pitfalls; yet now, after many years, I feel it truly represents who I am.
Places & Spaces
I live in rainy England, Jane Austen’s house and the beauty of the countryside are not too far away. I feel very lucky to be surrounded by so many inspiring views, places and history.
My Interests & other Oddities
Stories are my life. Books, Films, TV Shows, Songs and even people are always there to inspire me. I love any type of story and read, watch and listen again and again; finding something new every time. It’s pure bliss. I live in a world of fictional characters- I have no regrets 
Writing & Inspirations
The main inspirations in my life are my Granddad and my Nephews. My Grandfather was the man who introduced me to stories, he was my very first playmate and taught me to imagine. My earliest memories are of building forts in our living room using old sheets and dining chairs. His passing in 1999 was the catalyst to my writing. Though I feel I was always a storyteller, his death was the thing that pushed to me do something about it and finally write down how I felt.
My nephews are growing into wonderful young men. I am VERY proud to be their Auntie and they inspire me every day to do something special. I hope to make them proud and to perhaps teach them to persevere with dreams, even if it takes a long time to reach them. Maybe one day we all will succeed.
I learned to read very early and devoured any book, newspaper or cereal box I could find. The two most influential authors in my childhood would have to be Paul Jennings and Roald Dahl. Looking back now, I notice that both of these authors focus on quite dark and sinister elements and perhaps that is why my writing has always found a darker edge… Either way the stories still stand out in my mind, heart and on my (wonky) bookshelf.
I was always one of those kids who (along with my friends) would watch a TV show or film and elaborate on what happened after the credits rolled. I guess this would be called live action ‘fan-fiction’ today. Even now, as I watch the credits roll I think of what would happen. As well as using what we saw or heard, we made up our own dramas. Not much has changed, I just write down my stories now.
Into my teens years I dove into biography. I was intrigued by Elvis Presley, James Dean, Judy Garland and Marilyn Monroe. Their lives fascinated me, amazing lives cut short. I guess it was the ‘what if’ questions and the true people behind the ‘legends’ that interested me more than anything else.
Now in my twenties I have discovered the Fantasy novel. I recall spending the first years of my this decade devouring the Harry Potter books. For some odd reason they were off my radar as a child (Of course I was a huge fan of the films). Falling head over heels for this mind blowing series opened me up to read books such as: The Ink Trilogy, The Twilight Saga, The Far-seer Trilogy, The Mortal Instruments, The Infernal Devices, The Hunger Games and too many others to list.
Books are what have always welcomed me home and they continue to do so…they are friends without even having to try. As a person who can isolate herself quite well, they are there without needing me to be anything other than myself.
I have been writing consciously since I was 14 years old, I just don’t know where I’d be if I hadn’t been…it’s part of me and who I am. I am a self professed storyteller and bookworm..and bloody proud of it!
Long live the written word!
Hopes for the Future
My biggest ambition is to one day walk into a book shop and see my book on a shelf. I’m getting close as on 25th November I signed with Oftomes Publishing. My début novel INHERITED will be released in Spring of 2016! I am both ecstatic and terrified all at once- it all hasn’t quite sunk in yet, but I’m so thankful I took the chance and it paid off!
As I travel this new and exciting road, I hope to share this story with you…
