KIMBERLEY
CHAMBERS

'I was born in 1967, a much-wanted and long-awaited child. Unfortunately for my mother, I have never been normal since the day the midwife slapped me on the back and I let out my first cry.

After leaving school at sixteen, with virtually no exams, I spent many years plying my trade on East End markets, such as Roman Road and Petticoat Lane, where I ran clothing stalls and burger vans. I then turned to DJ-ing and spent a fair few years on the pub and club circuit.

Hitting thirty, with the hangovers starting to worsen, I somehow fell into driving a minicab. By the time I was thirty-eight, I was totally disillusioned with my life and felt that a major change was needed.

It was then that I decided to pen my first novel, Billie Jo, and I was absolutely delighted to crack it first time round. I have just completed my second novel, Born Evil, and for the first time in my life can truly say that I've found my vocation and the work that I enjoy doing.

When not putting pen to paper, you can either find me shopping (usually Lakeside), participating in gym classes (at the YMCA), out on the lash (vodka's the tipple) or watching Spurs (season ticket holder).

My other big passion in life is animals and I am proud to say that I have recently turned vegetarian. Oh and if you're wondering if I am married, put it this way. If I could have married a Dalmatian, or given birth to a Border collie, I would probably be happily settled by now. Unfortunately, I am still single . . .'