Daffni Percival is a writer, translator and poet. Born in 1932, trained as a nurse and worked in childcare till invalided out. Took an honours degree in Russian as a mature student and then spent 15 years running an International Centre in Exeter and simultaneously teaching English as a foreign language to make ends meet. Both careers were endlessly fascinating. Moved to North Wales in 1985 after years of commuting there whenever possible for snatched days.Her adoptive country has become her muse. She shares her home with three border collies, three pet sheep and about a dozen ducks. Partially retired, she still teaches Russian, French and Welsh crash courses from time to time in her ancient stone farmhouse. As well as writing poetry in English, she has translated poems from both Russian and Welsh. Has always read and written poetry but only started to submit and publish since moving to Wales.