Meet the Author
Inspiring the next generation through adventure, science, and hope.
I write award-winning upper middle-grade eco-adventures where real science becomes the key to solving mysteries, protecting wildlife, and understanding our changing planet. Growing up in South Africa sparked a lifelong passion for nature that led me to careers as both an educator and an author. Today, I combine scientific research with fast-paced storytelling to inspire curiosity, resilience, and environmental stewardship in readers ages 9–14.
Claire was born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa, which ignited her love for the natural world and diverse cultures. Claire taught creative writing to gifted and talented students in the Birmingham, Alabama, public schools. She earned an MA in Education for Gifted and Talented and a second MA in Public History. Her books for middle schoolers include The Adventures of the Sizzling Six, an eco-mystery series, and Edwin Hubble, Discoverer of Galaxies. Claire’s most recent novel, Red Flag Warning: An Eco Adventure, weaves in the theme of global climate change. Claire’s books for adults include a memoir, Behind The Walled Garden of Apartheid, and The Nine Inheritors. Claire has received numerous scholarships and awards, including the Alabama Conservancy Blanche Dean Award for Outstanding Nature Educator, a Beeson Samford Writing Project
The Four Elements Climate Trilogy
From hurricane survivors in the Caribbean and migrating monarch butterflies to Alaska's brown bears and the ancient Joshua trees of the Mojave Desert, each story is inspired by real scientific discoveries and the remarkable ways wildlife adapts to a changing world.
For Teachers & Librarians
My books blend adventure with authentic science, making them ideal for classroom discussions, STEM connections, and environmental learning. Classroom resources and author visit information are available on my website.
Beyond Writing
When I'm not writing, you'll often find me photographing wildlife, exploring national and international nature reserves and researching the real-world discoveries that inspire my stories.
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