JoHannah grew up in rural Illinois, the youngest of five. At various times in her adult life she has lived in Indiana, North Carolina, and now resides once again in Illinois. She has spent time in England, China, Mexico, Canada, and the Philippines--all of which have greatly influenced her writing.

She's the managing editor of ChristianBibleStudies.com, and online Christianity Today Bible study site. All that Bible study has produced an outpouring of love for God and his Word, also reflected in all her writing.