Catherine Clarke's ancestral heritage replete with stories of adventure, scandal, and lunacy inspired her degree in English and History. Selected for a New Zealand Society of Authors' Mentorship and manuscript assessment, The Only Living Lady Parachutist was shortlisted for the Lilian Ida Smith Award. Catherine lives in Wellington and works as a medical laboratory scientist. For the extensive research behind the real people and events in The Only Living Lady Parachutist visit catherineclarkeauthor.com