Sara Powter resides on the Central Coast of New South Wales. Throughout her childhood, she traveled across Australia, enjoyed fishing, and collected shells, nurturing her love for the country. She met and married Stephen, a minister in the Newcastle Anglican Diocese in NSW, who retired in November 2020.When COVID-19 struck, Sara found the time to write some of the stories she had long wanted to create. Within four months, she finished three stories. Now, five years later, she is nearing the completion of her 30th book.Her novels are inspired by her passion for Colonial Australia, her convict ancestors, and the remarkable history of this incredible country.