I was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio where I still reside. I attended the local college and majored in creative writing and English. I have been writing short fiction for nearly a decade. I have been writing poetry for about five years. Writing is my heart and soul. I am a member of several other writing communities including Writers.net, WrightSight and PoemHunter.com. From other writers, I find inspiration and within my family. My sister, Anna, who is an artist, is my best friend and my closest supporter. She is an example of strength, perseverance and conviction. My favorite writers more...