Welcome.

I’m a UK-based freelance writer, editor, author and writing tutor who has been writing professionally since 1996.

My specialisms are food allergy and intolerance, coeliac disease, gut health, free from food, IBS and digestive disorders, cosmetic allergies and skin sensitivities.

I’ve written for The Daily Mail, The Guardian, The Irish Times, Reader's Digest and over 100 other publications worldwide, including specialist allergy publications.

I've written a dozen books. My latest is The Metal Allergy Guide. 

I’m a member of the Guild of Health Writers.

Additionally, I co-founded and run the annual Free From Skincare Awards, aimed at recognising cosmetics 'free from' some of the ingredients consumers need or want to avoid, such as allergenic preservatives, food components, and fragrances, and work as a consultant for the Free From Food Awards.

I edit Allergy Insight, dedicated to all kinds of allergies and hypersensitivities, and also Methylisothiazolinone Free, aimed at those with allergy to this common preservative.

Finally, I also tutor, and offer advice on writing for publication, as well as a critique and editing service. I have self-published four short guidebooks for beginner writers of non-fiction.

To find out more about my work, choose an option at the top.