About the books
I’ve always loved stories that make readers feel something — whether that’s laughter, wonder, excitement, heartbreak or the irresistible urge to turn one more page.
My publishing journey began with colourful, heart-filled picture books for children, inspired by a love of imagination, humour and creating stories families can enjoy together.
Since then, my writing has continued to grow.
Today, I write across children’s books, junior fiction, young adult and contemporary women’s fiction — different worlds and different readers, but always with character, heart and connection at the centre.
Children’s Books
My children’s books are playful, colourful stories filled with humour, heart and characters young readers can connect with.
From cheeky seaside adventures to stories about friendship, confidence and finding your place in the world, I love creating books that are fun to read aloud and leave children with something meaningful to take away.
Patroosh, the Cheeky Pelican
Patroosh is a cheeky pelican who always wants more. He’ll even take the food right out of your hand, or flap his big wings until you drop it in the sand.
But after an unexpected event, and a random act of kindness, this pelican’s life is about to change forever.
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Pages
40
Publication Date
March 9, 2021
ISBN-10
0228843561
Patroosh, the Hungry Pelican
Pancakes, milkshakes, fish and chips galore . . . Patroosh the hungry pelican will enjoy all four. Especially if there’s ketchup he can pour. With Seamus the seagull by his side, always there to help decide. Will these two feathered friends find what they want for lunch? They’re feeling peckish and do enjoy a good munch.
What could be in store for diners today at their favourite marina café?
Pages
30
Publication Date
March, 2023
ISBN-10
0228882079
Patroosh, the Surprised Pelican
Patroosh, the pelican, and Seamus, the seagull, are two feathered friends always up for an adventure, no matter how big or small. But one day, something unexpected happens that they could never have imagined. Join Patroosh and Seamus on their journey as they discover that sometimes things aren’t always as they seem and that a bit of courage and curiosity can take them places they never expected to go. With its charming characters, delightful illustrations, and plot twists, Patroosh and Seamus will take young readers on a fun-filled and exciting journey they won’t soon forget.
Pages
30
Publication Date
April, 2023
ISBN-10
0228886430
Tiny Green Unicorns
Have you ever seen a green unicorn? Tiny green unicorns are really, really small. They might be the tiniest unicorns of all. They are here every day, and if you keep searching for magic, you might even find one yourself today.
Pages
30
Publication Date
March 16, 2023
ISBN-10
0228884713
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Junior Fiction
There’s something wonderfully freeing about writing for kids who love silliness, chaos and big personalities.
My junior fiction combines laugh-out-loud humour with friendship, resilience and plenty of unexpected trouble — designed for emerging independent readers who want stories that move quickly and never take themselves too seriously.
Coming soon:
Tony the Toilet: Life on the Flush Side
Written by Renée James • Art by Jack James
The job stinks — but Tony never quits.
A funny, fast-paced adventure about friendship, resilience and tackling life’s messiest moments one flush at a time.
And Then There Are the Stories for Grown-Ups…
While children’s books were where my publishing journey began, they were never going to be the only stories I wanted to tell.
I also write contemporary women’s fiction and young adult fiction, exploring love, loss, family, identity, second chances and those moments that can completely change the direction of a life.
Several of these projects are currently in development and on submission.
More soon.
Books, Storytelling & Everything In Between
For me, writing has never really been about staying inside one genre.
It’s about finding the right story, the right characters and the right audience — then creating a world readers want to disappear into for a while.
And I’m only getting started.
