Paul Magrs (pronounced Mars) was born in the North East of England. After seven years at the University of East Anglia teaching English Literature and Creative Writing, he now lives in Manchester and lectures part time at Manchester Metropolitan University. He devotes the rest of his time to writing and has published fiction for both adults and children. His books Never the Bride, Something Borrowed, Conjugal Rites and Hell's Belles all feature the adventures of the inimitable Brenda and Effie.