Tracey Dawson completed her first novel at the age of 5 and has been writing ever since. Her first degree is in Latin, and she also has a Master's in technical writing. She works as a compliance auditor, specialising in pensions, and has a great love of compliance. She founded and continues to run a thriving writers' group. She lives in the Cambridgeshire countryside with her husband, horses, dogs, birds and cat. 'You don't have to exist to work here...' is her fifth published novel.