about me

Born in New Zealand, raised in Australia, long-time UK resident. Former Executive of London Screenwriters Workshop; publishing background in popular-culture journalism in US/UK print and electronic media in subjects like the occult, music, astrology, gaming; attended writers' conferences Vancouver 2006, New York City 2007; letter of referral from NY Times bestselling 'Outlander' fantasy author Diana Gabaldon -- '[Mischa's writing] "is unique in premise, strikingly phrased, well executed" and "enjoyable to read:"' (written by Diana after reading my writing at Vancouver;) Honours degree in Art History with Religious Studies/Anthropology components and PhD research; married to Black British front singer of rock band The Arawaks, for whom I was the drummer, and with whom I have two children.

favourite books

"Farewell, My Lovely," Raymond Chandler.
"The Big Sleep," Raymond Chandler.
"Slaughterhouse 5," Kurt Vonnegut.
"One Hundred Years of Solitude," Gabriel Garcia Marquez.
The Old Testament, Samuel, Habakkuk, Daniel et al.

my websites

http://theconfessionofthepantherwoman.blogspot.com