Shirley Walsh lives in Middlesbrough, Cleveland, with her husband, Colin, and two children. She has been writing for a few years but dedicated herself to the craft last year. She also works with children who have special needs as a resource worker. Shirley Walsh enjoys cycling, camping, the theater, and taking her two dogs, Oscar and Ollie, walking. At the same time, Shirley loves car boot sales and collecting antiques. She and her husband also go to Leyburn and Pickering for 1940s reenactments.