Denise Doraisamy was born in the Hawkesbury.
Being raised on a farm, then travelling to different places in the world to live, she has a vast pool of experiences from which to weave her stories.
Using a simple vocabulary and an identifiable hero, her books appeal to the 10-14-year-old age group for authenticity and action.
Hugo Blake, her protagonist, writes the tails in his own 13-year-old voice and does all the illustrations, as he aspires to become an artist.
There are five books in the series and the first two are now available at this launch of Enjoy! Café, with the other three in the series ready before November.