Hello! Welcome to my website. 

That’s me, Truly, in the picture in my garden in South East London. I live here with my husband, daughter and three cheeky chickens. I’m mixed heritage Sri-Lankan / English and I write children’s stories, poetry and songs. 

 

The Shell Keepers 

My debut children’s novel, The Shell Keepers is being published by Chicken House Books in June 2025. The story is aimed at 8 - 12 year olds and is inspired by my trips from London to visit family at the seaside when I was young. The story explores themes of environmental protection, cultural exchange and family heritage, all things I am passionate about. This story won the Bath Children’s Novel Award in 2022  and was also the piece that I worked on through being on the Penguin #WriteNow programme.

 

My other life 

Outside of writing I have spent many years working in the charity and public sectors. I've seen lots of brilliant community organisations and the power of volunteers to make change. I also love to draw and have created sketchnotes and Illustrations for events.  

 

Let's connect 

You can visit my publications page to see more about the pieces I have had published. And if you would like any information on school visits, events, or sketchnoting please contact me.  

 

Thanks for visiting!