Anita Hughes was born in Sydney, Australia and had a charmed childhood that included petting koala bears, riding the waves on Bondi Beach, and putting an occasional shrimp on the barbie. She received a B.A. in English Literature with a minor in Creative Writing from Bard College, and attended UC Berkeley's Masters in Creative Writing program.She now lives in California.

"With honesty and heart, glamour and grit, Anita Hughes tells the inspiring story of an unusual woman discovering life on her own terms and finally spreading her wings. Loved it." Melissa Senate "Absolutely riveting and brimming with emotion ... charmed me from the very first page" Jane Porter "An utterly delightful debut about one woman's journey of self-discovery. With a flair for fun, fashion and passion, Anita Hughes delivers a captivating story and characters that sparkle with life ... an inspiring beach read" Ellen Meister "This betrayed but very attractive heroine is one to root for: we cheer her on and savour every bit of her sexy, soul-searching summer by the sea. She's the type of gutsy woman who will inspire readers to say, 'You go, girl!'" Susan Schneider

Anita Hughes was born in Sydney, Australia and had a charmed childhood that included petting koala bears, riding the waves on Bondi Beach, and putting an occasional shrimp on the barbie. She received a B.A. in English Literature with a minor in Creative Writing from Bard College, and attended UC Berkeley's Masters in Creative Writing program.She now lives in California.

"With honesty and heart, glamour and grit, Anita Hughes tells the inspiring story of an unusual woman discovering life on her own terms and finally spreading her wings. Loved it." Melissa Senate "Absolutely riveting and brimming with emotion ... charmed me from the very first page" Jane Porter "An utterly delightful debut about one woman's journey of self-discovery. With a flair for fun, fashion and passion, Anita Hughes delivers a captivating story and characters that sparkle with life ... an inspiring beach read" Ellen Meister "This betrayed but very attractive heroine is one to root for: we cheer her on and savour every bit of her sexy, soul-searching summer by the sea. She's the type of gutsy woman who will inspire readers to say, 'You go, girl!'" Susan Schneider