T.J. MacGregor is a renowned Venezuelan-American author, born and raised in Venezuela. She has made a significant impact in the literary world with her works of science fiction, fantasy, and thriller novels. Her writing career is marked by the creation of several series, including Quin St. James, Mike McCleary, Aline Scott, and Tango Key Mysteries. These series showcase her ability to create engaging characters and suspenseful storylines that captivate readers.
Before becoming a novelist, T.J. pursued an academic path, obtaining a B.A. in Spanish and a Master's degree in Library and Information Science. This background in languages and information likely contributes to her rich storytelling and thorough research in her novels. In addition to her work as a novelist, she has experience as an English and Spanish teacher, social worker, and librarian. These diverse roles have given her a unique perspective and skill set that she brings to her writing.
T.J. MacGregor is a pseudonym for Patricia Marie Janeshutz MacGregor, who also writes under the names Trish Janeshutz and Alison Drake. This demonstrates her versatility as an author, adapting her writing style and genre to suit different pseudonyms and audiences. Her prolific writing career includes 43 novels, with her debut novel, In Shadow, published in 1984. She has received recognition for her work, most notably winning the prestigious Edgar Allan Poe Award for Out of Sight in 2003. Her most recent novel, White Crows, was published in May 2022.
Beyond her fiction writing, T.J. MacGregor, or Trish MacGregor, also contributes to the non-fiction genre. Her latest non-fiction work, The Shift: Reports from the Mystical Underground, was co-authored with her husband, Rob MacGregor. They have been married for 35 years and have a daughter, Megan, who is an aspiring writer. The family resides in South Florida with two cats and two dogs, creating a warm and inspiring environment for their literary pursuits.