Joanne RuthJoanne Ruth, forever young and full of life and laughter, was born and lives in New Zealand, one of the world's favourite tourist destinations and adventure capitols. An absolute zest for life has resulted in Joanne experiencing much throughout her on journey and she draws on these experiences for inspiration. Writing has been a passion since childhood and now, with inspiration from adventurous children and grandchildren, the beauty and wonders of the world around her and the amazing and unlimited capabilities we humans have, it was inevitable that she should become a novelist. Read More Read Less