Carly Tinkler is a freelance landscape architect and writer. She was born and raised in rural Herefordshire, but her work takes her around the world, and the fusion of people, place and culture fascinates her. BLACK DOG SUNDAY is the result of a promise made many years ago, when she was asked to tell someone's story so it might help others. An early draft of the book was longlisted for Mslexia's 2013 Novel Competition. Carly has two grown-up sons and a grandson who live in far-flung places, and a batty but adorable 94-year-old mother. She doesn't have any hobbies as she's too busy, and occasionally fantasises about becoming a hermit.