Rowan Coleman worked in bookselling and publishing for seven years before winning Company Magazine Young Writer of the Year in 2001. Her first novel GROWING UP TWICE was published in 2002 and was a WHS Fresh Talent winner. Since then Rowan has written eight novels for women including THE ACCIDENTAL MOTHER, THE BABY GROUP, and THE ACCIDENTAL WIFE. Rowan has also written the RUBY PARKER series for girls, about thirteen year old child star Ruby Parker. Recently Rowan has published the first novel in a paranormal trilogy NEARLY DEPARTED under the name Rook Hastings. She now lives in Hertfordshire with her family.