Melissa Ginsburg is a distinguished author, known for her work in mystery, detective fiction, crime fiction, thriller, and suspense genres, as well as poetry. She was born in Houston, Texas, and received her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Houston. Ginsburg then went on to earn her MFA from the prestigious Iowa Writers’ Workshop.
Ginsburg has authored several books, including three standalone novels and a collection of poems titled "Dear Weather Ghost," published by Four Way Books. She has also published a chapbook called "Arbor" with New Michigan Press. Her poems have been featured in various literary magazines such as Pleiades, Denver Quarterly, Field, and Jubilat.
In addition to her writing career, Ginsburg is also a dedicated educator. She currently resides in Oxford, Mississippi, where she teaches creative writing and literature at the University of Mississippi. Ginsburg's work has gained her a significant following, and her ability to excel in various genres sets her apart in the literary world.