Nevenka Alempijevic is passionate about mental health and well-being having worked in the sector for over a decade. Her engagement in this sector is underpinned by a Post-graduate Diploma in Psychology and a master’s degree in Suicidology. Nevenka aims to distil complex concepts into easily palatable ideas so that they can be more accessible to the public. Her vision revolves around facilitating meaningful discussions and skill development within families through literary interaction, helping them to navigate life's inevitable hurdles. The ‘Turtle Who Befriended Fear’ follows her debut work titled ‘The Hippo Who Found True Beauty,’ which marked her introduction to the world of children's literature.