Lindsey Dawson has written eight other books, including two novels (Lipstick in the Dust and Angel Baby) and four self-help titles. Scarlet and Magenta is her first historical novel. As a magazine editor she created a string of successful titles in New Zealand, including Next, More and Grace, and has also worked in newspapers, radio and television. She has a Lifetime Achievement Award from the NZ Magazine Publishers' Association. As well as writing her own material she enjoys helping others write theirs, offering mentoring, workshops and courses in person and online, and she loves speaking to crowds about stories and ideas. She lives north of Auckland and is currently working on gaining a diploma in art therapy.