I am a serving police detective and have been in the job for almost 12 years. Whilst writing my book I was a single woman, completing my psychology degree and working full time in the Criminal Investigation Department.
Rhiana Ramsay
I spent 7 years living in France from ages 11 to 18 and then spent four and a half years in Thailand (specifically in Bangkok)studying, playing music, reading and working as an English teacher and writing for a magazine.
I completed my education through distance learning. Whilst living abroad and after leaving French school without any qualifications, I took my GCSE’s with the National Extension College and upon returning to the UK I studied with the Open University for my psychology degree.
I’m a self-taught musician and I’m able to write music for both guitar and piano. Some of my favourite pieces to play include 'Enter Sandman' by Metallica and ‘Sweet Child O'Mine’ by Guns 'n' Roses. These days I prefer creative writing as it provides me with the perfect opportunity to escape and have complete control of a story. I am still a huge fan of metal music though.
I once won a jazz singing competition (despite not being a fan of jazz). I used to perform in numerous bands whilst living in Bangkok playing anything from jazz to pop and metal.
I recently became a mother which presents a whole new set of challenges! As well as working in a busy CID department and trying to work on my second novel I’m now a mother to my six and half month old son. Nap times really are a saving grace!
I am a feminist in the sense that I do not believe gender should be a barrier to achievement or preclude anyone from doing anything they wish to do.
I am bilingual after spending 7 years growing up in France and then working in Bangkok I’m able to speak fluent French as well as a little Thai.
I love hiking, running and being outdoors. Being with nature really helps me clear my mind and is a very therapeutic activity. I’ve been running for over 11 years and have been hiking in some of the most beautiful places including the French Pyrenees and 'Gros Piton' mountain in St Lucia.
Finally, I hate cooking. I once set my hair on fire when leaning over the gas hob. I had very long hair at the time and of course hair is very flammable! I also put my head inside a gas oven to see why it wasn't working (which really is not a very smart thing to do!) Because i wanted to cook a roast. The oven then ignited, creating a fire ball which engulfed my head! I was very lucky not to get burnt or gassed!
ABOUT SWEET OBLIVION:
Murder, intrigue, and sex combined with a shocking conclusive twist - Sweet Oblivion is the tense debut novel of Sussex writer and serving police detective, Rhiana Ramsey (pseudonym).
Sweet Oblivion is out now and available from Amazon and at rhianaramsey.com (from £0.99 Kindle or£6.99 paperback).