Lisa MacLeod was born in Canada though has spent most of her life in Australia, where her family migrated in her early years. Since graduating, she has primarily worked in welfare ...view moreLisa MacLeod was born in Canada though has spent most of her life in Australia, where her family migrated in her early years. Since graduating, she has primarily worked in welfare in a variety of capacities, most recently with homeless and at-risk youth. She has written journal articles but this is her first novel.view less