I don't read many books with a MF theme but this Author never fails to disappoint.She's one of only three(MF Authors) that I trust to deliver something different,something gritty,something hard hitting and completely compelling.It took me a week to finish this because it definitely wasn't pretty but it's totally my thing.īut it's not sweet,it's not fluffy,it's definitely not sunshine and roses. STATUS: Married to my high school sweetheart (which he hates me calling him). My mind never stops running, can't turn the ADHD off. Not all peaches are equal )īAD HABITS: I'm a major procrastinator, I stay up way too late writing, and I get distracted far too easily unless it's doing something I love. I love Japanese and Croatian cuisine, as well a golden queen peaches. I eventually lost all of my senses and gave it up to be a writer :)įAVOURITE FOODS: I'm vegan, just not the type to tell you what to eat. I worked in the Art History field, then became a full-time artist, doing commissions. Though, I have been slack of late, so I'm dedicating 2018 to getting back into shape!ĬAREER PATH: I started off as a Graphic Designer, then went to Auckland University, where I got a BA degree in Art History and Italian Studies and a post-graduate Honours degree in Art History. I also did unarmed combat and played in a touch rugby team (my gym teacher made me do the last one!) As an adult, I've couched soccer and have completed two marathons, numerous half-marathons and one 30K run. SPORTS: As a teenager my favourite sports were karate, badmington, and running. NATIONALITY: I am a New Zealander with Croatian heritage.

No cliffhanger.īroken English is Ash's younger brother's story, which is set in 2002. Set in the year 2000, ten years prior to Behind the Hood, Graffiti Heaven is a coming of age tale where both comedy and tragedy battle it out on a New Zealand stage. Traumatised, he pushes everyone he loves away, terrified that they will discover what really happened that night.

But following a guys' night out together, Ash's life is shattered when he wakes up in hospital and learns his stepdad has done something unforgivable. When their family and friends find out, they are forced to deal with rumours, bullies, an overprotective brother and mortified parents.Īmongst the turmoil Ash grows closer to his stepdad, learning to trust again after years of holding a grudge against his jailed father. Life is turned upside down for Ash Rata and Tiana Lilu after they skip school to take their relationship to the next level. A group of high school students deal with sex, love, bullying, family and betrayal.

Graffiti Heaven by Marita A. Hansen