Amy graduated from Newcastle University with a degree in English Literature in July 2003, then returned home to Burnley, Lancashire to forge a career as a local hack. She masquerades as a barmaid in her local pub and is planning a return to university next year to gain her Masters qualification in journalism.

In her spare time she is most likely to be found hidden in a book listening to old rock music. Or, trying to write poetry whilst drinking too many brews in greasy cafes, weighing up the pros and cons of an HMV store card.

How do you cope with problems?
With Jack Daniels and a sense of humour.

What is the first thing you thought when you woke up this morning?
That it is unreasonable to expect people to go to work when it is still dark outside.

What or who is your biggest motivation/inspiration?
My mum is my biggest inspiration, she refuses to give up no matter what.

Best gig attended?
My first ever gig, The Bluetones, Sept 96, Blackburn King George’s Hall.

One piece of advice that you did NOT receive when you were younger that you wish you had?
Don’t expect too much from people, then you can always be pleasantly surprised.

Favourite books?
One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest - Ken Kesey, Birdsong - Sebastian Faulks or The Godfather - Mario Puzo

Where do you see yourself in 10 years time?
Probably nowhere I expected, but hopefully happy. Ideally with a book deal…

What is your biggest fear?
Fish and ghosts

One word to describe yourself?
Right now…sleepy

Bohemian Rhapsody / Imagine?

Chocolate / crisps?

TV / Book?

Trainer / kitten heels?

Summer / Winter?

Paul Newman / James Dean?

Reading / Writing?