Born in the north-east of England and now resident in New York, Mel Parish has also lived in London and Hong Kong for substantial periods and traveled extensively on all three continents. With an innate curiosity as to how other people, both male and female, view life and their lot, writing novels provides a perfect foil for Mel's other career as a telecommuting accountant. When not writing, working or traveling, Mel likes to play tennis, walk, read and watch movies.