Welcome! I am Helen Edwards, award winning writer, blogger and author. I am Mama to 3 sons and live in Adelaide with my family and 2 cats. Occasionally my parents leave their blue budgie with us and I spend quite a lot of time talking in various budgie words.

I have been writing and reading since before I went to school. I wanted to be a writer for as long as I can remember. So, I went off and became a social worker. Seriously not writerly.

But in fact it was, because most of my work was about people's stories. In 2001 I decided to start an online diabetes counselling service. I have lived with type 1 diabetes since 1979. It was a hit. I ran this for more than 16 years. You can see more here.

In 2013 I started a blog called Recycled Interiors, which is now the Sustainable Home Hub - Your Green Home and Living Hub. I am passionate about our beautiful planet. You can see more here.

I have written and published 2 books and a number of ebooks. I have written hundreds of blog posts, magazine articles, social media posts and stories.

Helen Edwards Writes is the bringing together of my past, current and future writing - including some exciting book projects underway! I am currently writing a middle grade novel set in rural NSW against the backdrop of drought, which includes the rescue of a baby magpie, the most wonderful night sky, and one girl’s journey to discovering courage and friendship in unexpected places. I am also completing my thesis, and planning a second book on living a slow, sustainable life. I am available for all sorts of freelance writing work  - more here.