Andrew Melvin began his writing career with the world of non-fiction, working as a journalist, editor, and designer for major newspapers in Wales, UK. During his 16 years in the media, he wrote and polished thousands of stories about real people. However, the characters amassed in his imagination were demanding to be released onto the page, so he turned to writing fiction. The author of the steampunk adventure "The Policeman of Secrets", he works in Canada as an editor for a not-for-profit organization.