Margaret Cmelik was born in Iowa and has lived there all of her life.
After receiving her BS from Iowa State and raising her daughter she began her writing career with her first book, "Ants Are Stupid, 100 Tips for Battling Office Ennui (2008)." She continued to write humorous self-help books including "Speak Up, Don't Slouch, 100 Tips for Snagging Your Dreams (2009)," "Why the Hell are You Eating so Much? 100 Truly Original Tips for Eating Less (2009," and "A Big Pile of Rocks, 100 Clever Tips for Reaching Your Goals."
Her advice, though very useful, was written mainly for the laughs. She hates taking advice and finds great joy in delivering hers with a punchline.