Miranda Cowley Heller was born and raised in New York. After completing her education at Harvard, she embarked on a successful career in the publishing and television industries. Heller's early professional experience included a position as a book editor at Cosmopolitan.
Later, Heller made a significant impact in the television industry when she joined HBO as senior vice president and head of drama series. During her tenure at HBO, she played a pivotal role in developing and overseeing several groundbreaking and critically acclaimed shows. Some of the series she worked on include The Sopranos, Six Feet Under, The Wire, Deadwood, and Big Love. These shows have left a lasting legacy in the television world and have significantly influenced the landscape of dramatic storytelling.
After her successful career in television, Heller decided to pursue her passion for writing and has now released her first novel. Growing up, she spent many summers on Cape Cod, which may have served as inspiration for her writing. Currently, she resides in California, where she continues to work on her literary endeavors.