Helen’s writing career has spanned over thirty years and three countries. This year, two of her short stories have been highly commended and a novella has recently been accepted for publication. In previous lives Helen has worked in business management in both private enterprise and public service, as a lecturer in business studies and a teacher of Yoga and positive living strategies. She has judged the Gawler Short Story Competition for the past three years and is a past editor for the Enfield Writers’ Newsletter. This is Helen’s fourth year on the SAWC Board.