Gail Shine, a strong and independent woman of many words, grew up in the Dorrigo farming area of inland New South Wales, a true child of the Aussie bush. She later qualified as a teacher. She has travelled extensively throughout Australia and Europe and has lived in Australia, Norway and Vietnam. Everywhere she lived she has worked as a teacher, mainly at International schools, giving children worldwide a view into her exciting imagination and access to her teaching and writing skills. Gail has two adult children and six grandchildren, all of whom are her inspiration, her life and her love. She has written many books for children. What is Love is her first published novel.