Natasa XerriNatasa grew up in a pub where, as a little girl, she would dance to the jukebox with the locals who were like family. She always had a book in her hand wherever she went, and nothing has changed in that regard. Books are her passion and her greatest oy. Growing up, all she ever wanted to do was to own bookstore and write her own book. She has now done both. Owning a bookstore in Hurstbridge was one of her greatest achievements. Through The Vintage Rose Bookshop she supported and encouraged many independent writers, artists and musicians and was even nominated for the Nillumbik Young Achiever Business Award 2013, where she even shook hands with the Mayor. Sadly, she had to close the doors of The Vintage Rose Bookshop, however she hopes to work with books again one day. Natasa now works as an Emergency Services Clerk in a busy hospital in Melbourne. She is surrounded by many highly intelligent humans who have saved countless lives. Her clerical family are the highlight of her work day, and she is proud to be a part of such a great team. Natasa has three dogs and a husband, whom she loves just a little more than her canine companions. He is her rock; words cannot begin to describe what they mean to each other. She has a mother who has always worked too hard to make her children's dreams come true, and whom she loves more than life itself; a sister who owns the other half of her soul, and who is her best friend; and a brother who is way too smart, and loves to spend their time together debating world issues and the state of his bookcase. She has travelled to Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand, New Zealand, and Switzerland. Natasa's dream is to visit Scotland and Ireland because that is where magic still exists. Her heart is torn though between two homes: the one in Australia and the one in Serbia, where her parents were born and where most of her family still live. Natasa has always been a great supporter of writers, artists, thinkers and creators as well as independent bookstores. When asked why she replied, "Because I feel that this world needs them. We need them and the beauty they create." She is also a Winter person, who has an ongoing love-affair with the Moon. "I see her each night, and each night she takes my breath away." A Stranger's Tale is Natasa's first book. Read More Read Less