| Romona Hilliger |
From a schoolteacher to a payroll manager for one of Australia’s largest retail companies. An interesting career-path change until, came along yet, another--Writing.
So, what triggered that?
My husband and I lived in the Northern Territory of Australia where we criss-crossed the outback, both with his work and on holidays. We discovered the magnificence of wind-crafted outcrops of granite and sandstone, vast ochre plains stretching to eternity, the Tasmanian wilderness regions and the bush teeming with wildlife unique to Australia. Our interest escalated and we extended our trips into gold and gemstone-fossicking adventures, and following the tracks of explorers. The notes I kept translated into a series of travel articles for a magazine and then, I realised what better backdrop than this sun-drenched wilderness for conjuring up stories of unique blend--love up against impossible odds. I undertook studies in creative writing, specialising in Romance, and set to work.
Writing fulfils my most cherished dream, to breathe life, love and emotion into the people who step into my imagination.
OTHER INTERESTS.
Animal welfare. Both domestic and wildlife. I'm a member of the WILDLIFE WARRIORS. (A Steve Irwin project) A rewarding task is to encourage wildlife off roads and bush tracks for their safety.
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