My professional career spans microbiology, business, PR, art & religious studies.  I have a graduate degree in science (Australia) & a Ph.D. in theology (USA).  I was born & educated in Brisbane, Australia, but lived almost thirty years in the USA where my husband Maurice was a Professor of Gynaecologic Oncology at Mayo Clinic, Rochester. 

     During some years back in Brisbane in the 80's, I held executive positions in the Uniting Church in Australia.  I have taught religious studies & world religions at universities in the USA & Australia & written eleven books (see BOOKS).  We now live in Mudgee, Australia, on the beautiful Mudgee Homestead Guesthouse property (www.mudgeehomestead.com.au) which our daughter & her husband manage. I continue to write, lecture & travel the world enjoying its wonders & its people.