Sherry Palmer Maitland

Sherené Maitland is a resilient and deeply expressive writer whose work draws from both imagination and lived experience. She is the author of the published novel Mediaeval Destiny, followed by its sequel Mediaeval Destiny: The Twist, and her powerful autobiography The Unlucky Lucky Girl. Beyond fiction, Sherené is a poet who explores the darker, often unspoken sides of life—writing with raw honesty about pain, survival, and transformation. Her words are shaped by her own journey, offering a voice to experiences many struggle to articulate. She holds a degree and is also an entrepreneur, running a homeopathic skincare business focused on healing and restoration. Her work in both writing and wellness reflects her commitment to helping others find strength, whether through storytelling or self-care. Sherené’s life has not been without hardship. She has faced and continues to battle serious health challenges, while also overcoming experiences of trafficking and substance abuse. Rather than allowing these struggles to define her, she channels them into her writing—creating stories and poetry that are as courageous as they are moving. Her journey is one of survival, resilience, and quiet triumph. Sherene also works with people and is a healer. Specialising in homeopathic skincare products that assist with carcinoma psoriasis eczema acne vulgaris and cutaneous lupus flares. Sherene herself suffers from all the above and takes the utmost care and pride in her handcrafted products.