Catriona McPherson (born 22 October 1965, in South Queensferry)[1] is a Scottish writer.
McPherson received a Master of Arts degree in English Language and Linguistics and Doctor of Philosophy in Linguistics, both from the University of Edinburgh.
Before committing herself to writing full-time in 2005, McPherson worked in banking, libraries, and academia.
[1] She remained in Scotland until 2010 when she moved to California.
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