Born in rural Western Australia, I grew up mostly in rural South Australia, with three family ventures to England for a dash of variety.
My own restlessness as an adult prompted several moves around both Australia and England, as well as working in fields as diverse as retail, disability services, voluntary sector services, hospitality, furniture removals and energy healing.
A briefer than intended move to New Zealand to complete the final phase of writing my first novel (the idea of which was born when I was 18), became an extended visit to Singapore and another return to Australia.
I presently reside in Hobart, Tasmania. That first, rather ginormous novel has since been subdivided into a more manageable & readable 3 book version, with the many sequels to each of those formulating in the background.
Meanwhile, painting and more the more spiritual/esoteric pursuit of understanding the nature of this waking dream I find myself a player in has become the greater focus.
For now.
Derek Stirling Kerr 