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 government speechwriter.
During her time as a music journalist, Ailsa interviewed Beverley Knight; Karl Bartos (formerly of Kraftwerk); the jazz and gospel singer, Lizz Wright; Goldfrapp; Keith Urban; a-ha; Depeche Mode and Groove Armada among others.
Ailsa’s interest in Chinese medicine and the link between complementary therapies and wellbeing led her to study reflexology in 2005. She qualified in 2007 and practices when she can.
She is currently working on her second novel.
Her first novel, From West Yorkshire to East Berlin, is out now.
For enquiries please contact me at hello@ailsamellorauthor.co.uk
‘Rascals, the lot of you!’ the woman shouted as she glanced from side to side. ‘If you ever throw them apples at my ’ouse again, I swear I will run after you and cut each and every one of your grubby little fingers off – and them thumbs won’t be spared either!’
Extract: Chapter One, From West Yorkshire to East Berlin