I grew up on Montpellier Hill in Dublin. Despite facing chronic dyslexia throughout my schooling, I earned diplomas and degrees, ultimately graduating as Dr. Siobhan author with a PhD in Food Science and Technology from University College Cork in 2004. After years in the food industry that left me stressed and unwell, I transitioned my career and obtained a diploma along with various certificates in Complementary Therapy.

This transformation reignited my passion for writing, as I moved from scientific journals to poetry and prose. My spontaneous rhymes for my children's bedtime stories evolved into focused on adult mindfulness.

In 2022, I combined my love for nature photography using a Canon Powershot, with poetry to create my photopoetry book, "Journeying – Photopoetry to Revive Your Soul," published in December 2023.

Currently, I'm immersed in the lengthy editing process of a historical fiction draft set in 1700s Ireland, while also working on a second photopoetry book and a children's photopo book. Stay tuned for updates!

Last year, I was inspired to share my magical writing space with others, leading to the launch of Writers Café Atop a Hill in March 2024. We have cultivated a wonderful writing community, welcoming all who wish to join.