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D A Mayes lived with her husband and four children in England, Canada, and Australia until the family arrived at their forever home in New Zealand. After early careers that included nursing, and graphic art, D A Mayes graduated from Teachers Training College in Auckland to begin a long career in education with a special interest in literacy and the performing and visual arts.
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The Brynleith trilogy became a ‘must write’ story for her. A child’s world, fortunate or otherwise is created by the adults around them. The neglected child carries any hurt and damage with them. They can spend a lifetime fighting challenges for self-worth while their scars remain buried from view. The main characters in the Brynleith stories are dedicated to the courage and bravery of unloved individuals who survive their upbringing.
