A Journey from Timidity to Strength

A story of a journey from being a timid person Shandara to a confident one. Through self exploration and inner healing and travelling in the process, she meets her intended husband. The journey, people scenery and characters come alive. All brought out with a quirky sense of humour and a very happy ending.

About the Author

Sandra Johnston, I also like old trains, automobiles and history, reading fiction and non-fiction. I used listen to my father tell stories.

I went from grade 1 to grade 12 at school. I loved English in high school because I could write little stories. I completed bookkeeping, reflexology, and aromatherapy courses shortly after I left school.
I got married and co-managed a business while I was married. Divorced. I worked in an Estate Agents office for a while then worked for a kindergarten for a while.

I love animals, wild and domestic. I have three children. My eldest loves reading and has done since she was 11 years’ old.

I bake for gluten intolerant people as I am also one. Shanda’s Gluten Free Baking. I have a business: Opti-Typing and Opti-Garments as well. I also have been in Brownies and Girl Guides and also been a Rover Scout. I have also been a leader in Children’s Church and this moment in time I am on a Sabbatical to heal