Jennifer Moorcroft was born in Hitchin, Hertfordshire and her writing career began in the 1980s. She was for many years a Catechist for Adults in the RCIA programme and she is a member of the Third Order of Carmelites, with a special interest in Carmelite spirituality' Retiring from working in the local hospital as a clerical officer, she now lives in Wales with her husband, David, and Poppy, their cat.