Patricia, known as Trish, grew up in a small town in New Zealand. From the age of five, she rode horses which her family owned and trained, often winning prizes in the local horse shows. Having completed her nursing studies and qualifying as a Registered Nurse, Patricia spent six years abroad, living in Australia, England, and Europe. She returned to Auckland to start a family. Following a long nursing career, Patricia retired and moved to the Hibiscus Coast, where she enjoys being a doting grandmother and writing books. Patricia first started writing novels in the Romantic Suspense genre and now produces clean crime mysteries. She is passionate about penning stories about social injustice and the courageous whistleblowers who change the world.