Louise Millar

Louise Millar was brought up in Scotland.

She began her journalism career in mainly music and film magazines, working as a freelance sub-editor for Kerrang!, Smash Hits, the NME and Empire. During a six-month break driving around the United States, Louise broke into writing with stories for the Observer and Mojo magazine, about tracking down Elvis Presley's guitar teacher and childhood friends in Mississippi. She later moved into features, working as a commissioning editor on women's magazines, including five years at Marie Claire as senior editor, and two as contributing editor.

Louise has written for Marie Claire, Red, Psychologies, Stella (Telegraph magazine), the Independent, the Observer, Glamour, Stylist and Eve.

Louise's first novel The Playdate was published by Macmillan in April 2012.  Her second novel Accidents Happen will also be published by Macmillan.

She lives in London with her husband and daughters.

Praise for The Playdate:

'I started reading and couldn't stop . . . a must-read that will tap into every mother's primal fears' Sophie Hannah

‘Millar is a genius at capturing the complicated emotions of parenthood, and her taut, suspenseful plot makes this an unputdownable read.’ Marie Claire

‘Like the best thrillers, it is quietly creepy and expertly crafted. Add it to your book club reading list now.' Stylist

'A well-paced psychological thriller with more than a hint of Minette Walters about it' Sunday Express

'A thought provoking, taut and suspenseful thriller that you won't forget in a hurry.' Easy Living