Fiona Waters has worked in many areas of the book industry, including retail and publishing. She is also been a member of various book prize panel of judges including The Smarties Award. Even as a child she was an avid reader. She is now a widow, and lives in a 300-year-old cottage with lots of cats and books, and a big garden. She loves classical music, good food and wine. The consultant, Norah Granger, lectures in Education at the University of Brighton.