I love cats! Also, brewing my own mead, travel, hiking, reading, gardening, eating new and interesting things, walking around cemeteries, and discovering ancient cultures and unexplained happenings.

I am legally-blind and completely colour-blind. My world is literally 50 shades of grey!

I'm obsessed with heavy metal, and I travel all over the world to see my favourite bands.

I received the 2017 Attitude Award for Artistic Achievement, and in 2018 I was a finalist for a NZ Women of Influence award.

I write gothic and paranormal romance as Steffanie Holmes, and I am a USA Today bestselling author. I also publish weird fiction and non-fiction writing guides as Steff Green.

My rules for life: if you're not having a blast, what are you even doing? When all else fails, be kind. People who tell you NO are a  direct challenge from the universe. Life's an adventure. It will all work out okay in the end, and if it doesn't – you're not at the end.

Podcast interviews. I love chatting on podcasts about writing, publishing, and building a successful author career.

Publishing projects through traditional publishers or collaborations with other indie authors.

Press, media, and sponsorship. I'd love to chat to you about feature articles, interviews, and potential sponsorship opportunities.

Private coaching. I do a limited amount of private coaching and my calendar is usually full, but if you're interested it won't hurt to get in touch.

Speaking and workshops I'd love to speak at your event about self-publishing, building a sustainable career as an author/artist, author mindset, gothic themes in fiction, disability, diversity and feminism, and pretty much anything else you can think of.