Sarah (S. K.) Neilson's writing is influenced by her experiences living and travelling in rural Australia. Her themes explore animal behaviour and the human-animal bond, coming from working in the animal industry for 30 years, and with over 40 years' experience riding and owning horses. She has an Advanced Diploma of Arts in Professional Writing, is an alumna of Bryce Courtenay and Fiona McIntosh' s masterclasses, and is a member of the Australian Society of Authors.