Maile Meloy was born in Helena, Montana, and lives in California. Her first novel, Liars and Saints, drew acclaim from readers and reviewers alike. It was shortlisted for the 2005 Orange Prize for Fiction, and was selected as a Richard & Judy Summer Read. Her collection of stories, Half In Love, is also available as a John Murray paperback. A Family Daughter, Maile Meloy's second novel, was published by John Murray in March 2006.