Having worked as a BBC content producer and a web editor for various educational institutions for many years, Penelope is now a novelist, with the thrillers 'My Perfect Sister' and 'Her New Best Friend' under her belt. Hailing from Yorkshire, she’s a huge Brontë fan and has an academic background in Victorian English literature. Penelope brings her experience of being a Vice Chair of School Governors at a primary school, social media marketing and digital development to the Board.

Penelope is physically disabled and champions diversity. She writes a monthly column on disability and publishing issues for 'The Bookseller' magazine.