J. J. McAvoy was born in Montreal, Canada, and graduated from Carleton University in 2016 with an honors degree in humanities. She is the oldest of three and has loved writing for years. Her works are inspired by everything from Shakespearean tragedies to modern pop culture. Her first novel, Ruthless People, was a runaway bestseller. Currently she's traveling all across the world, writing, looking for inspiration, and meeting fans.