Tracy Batty I was born in Walton wakefield to my mum Irene and my Dad peter.l have two brothers Christopher and Wayne. After the failure of my first marriage and the birth of my three children I married the love of my life Ian and we hav been married for 31years. I have written three books steel to muck 2013 and above and below the clouds 2015 my third book will be published in February 2023. I was diagnosed with brittle asthma and bronchiectasis in 2006. These illnesses limit what I can do as I get breathless but one thing I can do is write.writing helps keep my mind active. I also have eleven grandchildren and one great granddaughter. I enjoy knitting and cross stitching which I have taught to a number of my grandchildren I I currently writing my fourth book.