Jacqualine spent eight years living and working in Japan before returning to settle in Cornwall in the South West of England where she completed her Master's degree by writing a metaphysical biography of a local artist. Today she writes for various publications both in the UK and overseas while running an Antiquarian Book Business and Translation Company with her Japanese husband. She understands the challenges and rewards of cross-cultural relationships and believes that communication based on sincerity, honesty and acceptance has the ability to transcend mere language. Jacqualine's interests include walking, photography and discovering the world anew with her one year-old son.