Wendy James was born in Sydney, Australia in the year 1966. She pursued her higher education with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Sydney, followed by a PhD from the University of New England, Armidale, and an MA in writing from the University of Technology, Sydney.
Wendy James is a highly acclaimed author with eight novels to her name, including bestsellers such as "The Mistake" and "The Golden Child," which was shortlisted for the 2017 Ned Kelly Award for crime. Her writing is known for its sharpness and relevance to contemporary issues, making her one of the top domestic noir novelists in the country.
Wendy James is not only a successful author but also a dedicated editor at the Australian Institute of Health Innovation. She is a mother to two sets of siblings, born eight years apart in the digital and pre-digital ages. This experience of raising children in different eras has likely provided her with a wealth of material to draw upon for her writing. Her debut novel, "Out of the Silence," won the 2006 Ned Kelly Award for first crime novel and was shortlisted for the Nita May Dobbie award for women's writing. This early success in her writing career solidified her place as a prominent voice in Australian crime fiction.