Claire Marie BowdenClaire Marie Bowden was born in Leeds UK, and moved to Brisbane, Australia at a young age. A troubled childhood led her to escape into her unique faith & imagination, which in time would pour out into a decade of blogging at Inner Angels & Enemies, astack of handwritten journals and eventually to the completion of her debut novel The Realm. Embarking on life's adventures alongside her husband and two daughters, Claire Marie has worn numerous hats, from waitress and bar tender to children's entertainer, to wellness coach and more. Becoming a writer was more of an unexpected calling than a career choice. Claire Marie has an unwavering passion to explore the meaning behind all of life's ordeals and to share her philosophies with the next generation, earning her the title of Aunty Claire to countless youngsters. Her enthusiasm has been fueled by the constant hope that someone hurting could benefit from the insights she has discovered in her moments of deepest despair and their miraculous outcomes. Read More Read Less