Born in Bradford, West Yorkshire into a family of four girls, of which she is the second oldest, Sandra Tipple has been married for forty years. She has two children, four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.  She prides herself on her ordinary, working-class roots and lifestyle and is proof that you can fulfil your dreams regardless of age or background. Sandra currently lives in Tyne and Wear, and when she isn’t writing, or playing with her great-grandchildren, Sandra enjoys knitting, jigsaws, and crafts. She is also the author of Mandy and Foxy.