A picture book
The Seed and The Sun
A story of love, longing, and the many ways a family begins.
The Book
About the Book
The Seed and The Sun is a tender, beautifully illustrated story for young children who have come into the world through donor conception. Written with warmth and honesty, it gently introduces the idea that families are made in many different ways — all of them rooted in love.
Through the metaphor of a seed reaching toward the sun, the book helps children understand their own unique beginning in a way that feels natural, safe, and full of wonder.
Why I Wrote It
After our own journey through azoospermia and donor IVF, I searched for a book I could read to our child — one that told the truth with gentleness, and celebrated the love that brought them here. I couldn't find exactly what I was looking for, so I wrote it.
What It's For
This book is for donor-conceived children and the families who love them. It is a starting point for honest, open conversations — a way to say, from the very beginning: your story is beautiful, and you are deeply wanted.
What Inspired Me
The illustrations in this book were inspired by the quiet magic of nature — seeds that carry so much potential, sunlight that nurtures growth, and the extraordinary ordinary miracle of new life. Every family's journey is different. Every seed finds its sun.
About the Author
About the Author
I am a parent, a writer, and someone who knows firsthand the long, tender road of infertility and donor conception. Writing this book was an act of love — for my own child, and for every family navigating the same journey.
I believe that the stories we tell our children from the very beginning shape how they understand themselves and the world. This book is my contribution to that conversation.
Purchase the Book
Bring This Story Home
The Seed and The Sun is available as a beautifully printed picture book. A perfect gift for donor-conceived families, and for anyone who believes that love is what makes a family.
Coming soon
Available soon — check back for purchase links.
Family Support
You Are Not Alone
Whether you are navigating azoospermia, exploring donor IVF, or raising a donor-conceived child, you are part of a community of families who understand. This space is for you.
Below you will find a curated list of organisations and resources that offer support, information, and connection for families at every stage of this journey.
Donor Conception Network
A supportive community for donor-conceived families, offering guidance, events, and resources.
Fertility Network UK
The UK's leading patient-centred fertility charity, providing support and information.
HFEA
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority — the UK regulator for fertility treatment.
Azoospermia Support
Resources and community for men and couples navigating azoospermia diagnoses.
Reach Out
If you would like to get in touch — whether to share your story, ask a question, or simply connect — I would love to hear from you.