Shirley Gladden was born and grew up in England. She has a degree in science and is a teacher. Having taught in England and Germany she recently took up a post in Cyprus and now di...view moreShirley Gladden was born and grew up in England. She has a degree in science and is a teacher. Having taught in England and Germany she recently took up a post in Cyprus and now divides her time between this warm Mediterranean island and her base in England. She enjoys playing the saxophone, though by her own admission has more enthusiasm than raw talent, and now that her four daughters are grown up she has more time to devote to her writing.view less