Belinda Alexandra is an Australian author known for her historical and contemporary fiction novels. She was born in Sydney and is of Russian and Greek descent. This cultural heritage often influences the themes and settings of her books, which frequently explore Russian and Greek history, as well as family ties, love, and self-improvement. Before dedicating herself full-time to writing, she worked in various fields, including as a makeup artist and as a gift shop owner. Her first novel, "White Gardenia", was published in 2002 and quickly became a bestseller, establishing her as a popular author in Australia and internationally. She has published numerous novels since then, many of which have been bestsellers.