A Chicago native, MJ Forbes began writing short stories at the age of five. MJ continued writing throughout her school days, and won several literary awards. Though once a childhood hobby, MJ later realized the true power of the plume, and began to use writing to give a voice to words which might otherwise have been left unsaid.  Her writing brings attention to common issues from a different perspective, allowing the reader to experience a variety of emotions vicariously through her characters. MJ believes that writing is a healing both to the writer and the reader.