Quilter, Rose

Rose Quilter grew up in Auckland in a large and boisterous family.  From an early age she was fascinated by languages, and went on to study French, German and Spanish at Auckland University. At the suggestion of a friend, she tried her hand at writing readers for teenage boys. This was followed by stories for The School Magazine and The School Journal. She currently lives in Auckland with her partner Tony and their three children. Holding On is her novel.;