Zoe lives in outer suburban Melbourne, is married with four sons, and has seven grandchildren. She has worked for state and private schools at primary and secondary levels, as well as at tertiary level for AMES, Chisholm Institute and Swinburne University of Technology. As an English language teacher over many years, Zoe loves to write books to help learners: migrant, literacy and those with reading difficulties,
"""I couldn't put it down. I had to keep reading as it reminded me of my early years."" The comment of the first Aussie reader of this book. ""These are great stories and Aussie expressions! Our English learners can relate to many of the experiences described with humour and honesty."" Comment of a Migrant English teacher [Swinburne University of Technology-PAVE] ""I like the stories. Good with slang and proverbs."" Borong-English learner"