English was Leah Martyns favorite subject at school and the end-of-year book prize was to be cherished, read, and re-read during the long, hot, summer holidays.

Her home is in rural Australia and the unique qualities of the bush are reflected in her writing. Living in an area rich in history, she finds walking heritage trails a fascinating pastime. Her special delight is her garden. She describes it as a wilderness of Australian native trees and shrubs, attracting bird life in large numbers.

She loves vacationing on Queensland's Gold Coast with accompanying trips to the casino. Browsing in bookshops is high on her list of enjoyable things to do. Consequently, each year around Christmas, she breaks the budget, buying an armful of new releases to read over the holidays.