Emma is an author of books for adults and children. Her picture books with Affirm Press follow her successful debut picture book, Wonderful Shoes (Windy Hollow), which was a CBCA Notable Book (Early Childhood) in 2022. In addition to being an author, Emma has worked as an occupational therapist and small-business owner.

She is an active participant in the kidlit community and a passionate literacy advocate through the children's education charity, Ardoch. Emma loves to travel and renovate houses; she lives in Naarm/Melbourne on Boonwurrung land with her family.