Ailsa Mellor was born in Scotland and grew up in London. She studied English Literature and Public Media at the University of Leeds and has worked as a music journalist and governm...view moreAilsa Mellor was born in Scotland and grew up in London. She studied English Literature and Public Media at the University of Leeds and has worked as a music journalist and government speechwriter. She is also a qualified reflexologist. From West Yorkshire to East Berlin is her debut novel.view less