Margaret Ann Spence is the author of two novels, the award winning Lipstick on the Strawberry and the award finalist Joyous Lies. A graduate of Melbourne University, Margaret worked for Penguin Books (Australia) Ltd, and Walkabout magazine before moving to the United States to obtain a master's degree in journalism from Boston University. She worked in public relations, earned an MBA degree, and has published in newspapers and print and online magazines. Retaining close ties with Australia, Margaret was appointed the Australian Honorary Consul in Boston 1990-2000. She moved to Phoenix, Arizona, on her marriage to the Australian scientist John C.H. Spence FRS. Following his death in 2021 Margaret splits her time between Arizona and Massachusetts, where her children live with their families.
