In the story The Tale of Rhonda Rabbit, Rhonda is a mischievous bunny that cares little about the law; she raids the vegetable patch of mighty Chinese Emperor Qin Shi Huang - leaving him in rage and despair.
'The characters in my books are all bold, with a sense of black humour. They're not girly; they're in your face,' says author Sarah Brennan. 'I am a strong person and I think we should live boldly.'
The Australian has a bright cheerful voice and a down-to-earth personality - someone with whom you can enjoy a really great laugh. Born and raised in Tasmania, she grew up around animals, including peacocks, turkeys and goats, and dreamed of being a writer or an actress. But, she says, 'My parents thought I should get a practical degree. So I studied law and became a lawyer. But I hated it.
'If I'd wanted to be rich, I would've stayed in the job, but I'd have become rich and unhappy. I believe we should do what makes us happy. And my job was too rigid and boring. I can't stand boredom in life - I always try to make something happen.'
Brennan quit her job and went travelling in Europe.
In 1998, she came to Hong Kong with her husband and began writing for a local parenting magazine. She published her first children's book, A Dirty Story, in 2004. Further books followed before she decided to set up her own publishing company in 2007. She says: 'Writing is a magical thing. When I get an idea in the night, I have to get up and put it down. When I write, time disappears. Five hours become 10 minutes.'