Louise Pakeman was born in England and started writing seriously at the age of seven. When she wasn't writing she was reading, and still sees books as the best form of entertainment. After a series of varied jobs in different parts of the British Isles, she married a farmer and settled in Bedfordshire. In 1968 she and her husband and three young children moved to Australia. Her family, which now includes four grandchildren, all live in Victoria.

Louise has always been a people watcher, and her interest in what makes people tick inspired her to study both Philosophy and Psychology. Curiosity and an interest in the occult led to her research of Tarot and reincarnation, and to the writing of Out of Time.

Two of Louise's many novels are now available as audio books and she also has a collection of short stories in print. In addition to her first love, writing, she also enjoys gardening, the cinema and theatre, dining out, and spending time with family and friends.

A lover of all animals, Louise has a special regard for cats, who she feels are the perfect companion for writers, as their ability to be unobtrusive and spend long periods in meditation is inspiring.