Sonya Wilson has been a broadcast journalist for many years, reporting, producing and presenting for TV news and current affairs shows such as One News, 20/20, Sunday and Q + A.
She grew up in Southland, but now lives in Auckland with her husband and two sons, her elderly Burmese cat called Graham and her dog Dusky.
She runs the charity children’s book scheme, Kiwi Christmas Books, and works as a freelance writer and journalist. Spark Hunter is her first book.