Tracy has lived an eclectic and diverse life. She was born and raised in the city of New Orleans, steeped in local traditions such as Mardi Gras and the diverse culture of music that flourishes within the city.  In high school she played drums in a band and wrote lyrics for the original songs they performed.  After a few semesters in college she moved to Orlando, Florida where she met a core group of friends who enjoyed writing and sharing their poetry with one another.