Liane Moriarty

Liane Moriarty is a successful Australian author, best known for her women's fiction and children's fiction novels. Born in Sydney in November 1966, Moriarty is the eldest of six children and has had a lifelong love of books. She wrote her first novel, "The Mystery of Dead Man's Island," for her father when she was young, and has been an avid reader and writer ever since.

Before becoming a full-time author, Moriarty worked in advertising and marketing, and later as a freelance copywriter. It wasn't until her sister, Jaclyn Moriarty, sold a novel that Liane began taking her own writing seriously. Her first novel, "Three Wishes," was published by Pan Macmillan after she completed her Master's degree at Macquarie University.

Moriarty's novels have achieved international success, with several of them becoming New York Times bestsellers. "Big Little Lies" and "Truly Madly Guilty" both debuted at number one on the list, marking the first time an Australian author has achieved this feat. "Big Little Lies" was also adapted into a successful HBO series, starring Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon. She currently lives in Sydney, Australia with her husband and two children.

Moriarty's novels often explore complex themes and relationships, with a unique blend of humor, drama, and suspense. She has a talent for creating relatable characters and engaging storylines that resonate with readers around the world. With over 20 million copies of her books sold, Moriarty has established herself as one of Australia's most successful and beloved authors.