Joanne was born in Napier, NZ. Her childhood was spent on a dairy farm near Napier and a sheep farm near Wanganui. She is a fourth generation New Zealander of mixed English and German descent. A business owner, Joanne works from home. Her professional interests are in Information Technology and Small Business. She is a mother of two grown children, and the keeper of two lazy cats. Her first book "The Kingdom - Here Be Dragons, Here Be Dreams" is about an inspirational journey on the narrow path. Joanne likes travel, day tramps in National parks, and playing games of 500 with the local community on Wednesday nights.