Hayley Barrett began writing in the aftermath of the devastating Christchurch (New Zealand) earthquakes of 2010 and 2011 as a way of escaping from the ongoing terror of the natural disaster. In 2012 she commenced a novel writing course with NZ Writers College - in her opinion, this was the best thing she could have done to make her a better writer. Into Darkness, her first novel, is the result of the course and two years hard work.Hayley lives in Rolleston, New Zealand, with her husband and three children. When she isn't driving her kids to their sports practices, games and other after school activities, she enjoys playing squash, relaxing in the sun and reading. Most days she wishes there were more hours available to spend writing.