EMMA FARRY was born and raised in Dunedin, and is of Lebanese and Scottish heritage. She completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and has worked on newspapers, magazines and television shows both in New Zealand and overseas.Her first novel Redemption was warmly endorsed by Keri Hulme, which led to a book deal with New York based, independent publishing company, Face 2 Face Press in 2001.For the last year, Emma has been able to concentrate more fully on her creative work and, along with her cousin Sara-Jane Lahood, has formed publishing company Be Loved Press. Through their publishing endeavors and work with Soul Stones, Emma and Sara- Jane hope to encourage and inspire others to cope with change and grief, and learn resilience through mindfulness, meditation and compassion for self.Emma lives at Muriwai Beach with her husband and two sons.For more, please visit: www.emmafarry.com.