Romance and fairy tales are the best ingredients to work with because they go with absolutely everything. Inspiration for new recipes is everywhere I look, and who wouldn't want to pursue a career where the only limit is your imagination? I remember making the decision to write my first book, but since then writing has become more of a compulsion than a choice. It's less about having complete silence, a gorgeous work space, a free hour or two, and a steaming coffee, and more about getting my fingers to the keyboard every chance I get. The coffee does help, though. I reside just outside of Melbourne, one of the most livable cities in the world, with my wonderful husband and two sons. Writing romance—and talking about it via e-mail and Skype—helps to balance the effects of living in an all-male household. I love to cook, hate to clean up, and keep very odd hours. My writing days used to be solitary, but they're not anymore. Now I have Seven Sassy Sisters online, and their friendship and support is invaluable.