Alex (Alexandra) Gates is a a crime thriller writer from Pittsburgh, PA. When she’s not cheering on the Steelers or Pens (or wrangling her little ankle-biters, both furball and of the child-variety), she’s stationed at the computer, penning the London McKenna detective series.

Her favorite way to spend a Friday night is curled up with her husband and binge watching old episodes of Law and Order, Sherlock, or Broadchurch.

Alex’s desk has a locked drawer filled with imported chocolate from Switzerland and Germany. It’s her savior as she strives to balance writing, publishing, and parenting her toddler twin daughters.

Needless to say, Alexandra is willing to pay anything for an hour of sleep.