Catriona McPherson (born October 22, 1965)[1] is a Scottish writer. She is best known for her Dandy Gilver series. Her novels have won an Agatha Award (2012),[2] two Macavity Awards (2012, 2015),[3] seven Lefty Awards (2013),[4] and two Anthony Awards (2014).[5]
McPherson was born October 22, 1965, in South Queensferry, Scotland[1] and remained in Scotland until 2010 when she moved to California.[6]
She received a Master of Arts degree in English Language and Linguistics and Doctor of Philosophy in Linguistics, both from the University of Edinburgh.[1][6]
Before committing herself to writing full-time in 2005, McPherson worked in banking, libraries, and academia.[6]