Trish MacGregor

Patricia Janeshutz MacGregor, writing under various pseudonyms including T.J. MacGregor and Alison Drake, is an accomplished author with a diverse bibliography. She has penned numerous mystery novels, including the Edgar Award-winning "Out of Sight," and has also written extensively on topics aligned with her personal interests. These subjects include synchronicity, precognition, astrology, tarot, dreams, and yoga. Following the passing of astrologer Sydney Omarr, MacGregor took over the authorship of his astrology books, sometimes collaborating with her husband, Rob MacGregor.

Born in Venezuela and fluent in Spanish, MacGregor holds degrees in Spanish and Library Science. Her career path prior to her writing success was varied, encompassing roles such as an English teacher, social worker, and librarian. She has also led travel writing expeditions, notably to the Peruvian Amazon with her husband. MacGregor resides in South Florida with her family and a variety of pets. Her exploration of synchronicity is further evidenced by the "synchrosecret" blog she co-authors with her husband, where they define synchronicity as meaningful coincidences that cannot be explained by cause and effect.

Trish MacGregor has utilized multiple pen names throughout her writing career, demonstrating a versatile approach to her literary output. Under the widely recognized name T.J. MacGregor, she has authored a substantial body of work, including mystery novels and series such as the Quin St. James/Mike McCleary and Tango Key series, as well as stand-alone thrillers. Her novel "Out of Sight" received the Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Paperback Original in 2002. She also wrote as Alison Drake, producing five novels, and as Trish Janeshutz, authoring two books. The trilogy "The Hungry Ghosts" was published under the name Trish J MacGregor. Her most recent novel, "U R Mine," was released in 2016.

A significant portion of MacGregor's nonfiction writing delves into subjects often considered esoteric or metaphysical. Her published works reflect a deep engagement with concepts such as synchronicity, precognition, astrology, the tarot, dream interpretation, and yoga. She has authored numerous books on astrology, including taking over the writing of Sydney Omarr's astrology books after his death in 2003. MacGregor also co-authored "The Everything Dreams Book" and "The Lotus & the Stars: The Way of Astro-Yoga" with her husband, Rob MacGregor, further emphasizing her interest in the intersection of these disciplines.

Born Patricia Janeshutz in Caracas, Venezuela, on June 7, 1947, MacGregor is bilingual and maintains a strong connection to South America. Her academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and a Master's degree in Library and Information Science. Her pre-writing career was marked by diverse experiences, including teaching English and Spanish, social work, and working within a correctional facility. A particularly cherished experience was leading travel writing tours to the Peruvian Amazon with her husband, Rob MacGregor, who is also a writer. The couple resides in South Florida.

“Synchronicity isn’t the voice of a god or a devil or an inner twin. It is non-exclusive. It belongs to everyone. Anyone, from any walk of life, can experience it, learn from it, and enrich their lives.”

“Synchronicity is the coming together of inner and outer events in a way that is meaningful to the observer and which cannot be explained by cause and effect. Or: meaningful coincidence.”