During my travels in the Far East in early 2012, it was clear that a new direction was taking shape for me; one that would enable me to fully focus on finally writing my debut album and leaving the shackles of teaching behind. My children had flown the nest by this point and I was officially footloose and fancy free and so for the first time, I could really take a chance and follow my heart. Initially I thought I would move back to Sussex to be closer to family but on reflect