Andrene, or Andie as her cozy mystery readers know her, has a love of writing instilled in her by her mother. Although, if her mum was still alive, she'd be smacking Andrene across the back of the head given the direction some of her writing has taken. Irreverent, cutting and reflecting her background as a stand-up comic, it's edgy with humour that can be very dark in places. She also enjoys a good bit of snark.

Andrene lives in the beautiful Hawke’s Bay region of New Zealand with Mia a tabby so keen on the local bird life, she's going the right way to end up decked out in enough bells to be mistaken for a furry little Morris Dancer.