M.J. McGrath is a talented author who also writes under the name of Melanie McGrath. She was born in Essex and has established a successful career in writing both fiction and non-fiction works. Under the name of Melanie McGrath, she has written bestselling non-fiction and won the prestigious John Llewelyn-Rhys/Mail on Sunday award for Best New British and Commonwealth Writer under 35 for her book, Motel Nirvana.
McGrath's first foray into fiction writing came with the publication of her novel White Heat, which is the first book in the Edie Kiglatuk Mystery series. Her writing has also been featured in various well-known publications, including The Times, The Guardian, and the Evening Standard, among others. As a highly versatile writer, McGrath has demonstrated her ability to write compelling narratives across a range of genres.
In addition to her work as a novelist and non-fiction writer, McGrath is also an experienced journalist, broadcaster, teacher, event organizer, and speaker. She has a particular interest in a variety of subjects, including London, literature, crime, feminism, and psychology. Under the name of Melanie McGrath, she wrote the critically acclaimed and bestselling family memoir Silvertown. As Mel McGrath, she writes crime novels including the psychological thriller Give Me The Child. McGrath currently resides in London and on the Kent coast.