Tonya M. Barber, also known as Lady T, currently resides in Newark, New Jersey with her three children. She has been writing poetry since the age of 12. A number of her poems have appeared in anthologies in the United Kingdom, and she also published a limited edition poetry address book and a poetry diary. Her recent works include A Journey Through The Window of My Soul, The Journey Continues, Drama in the Bricks, The Other Side Of Me, Changing The Game 1,2,3, Misty's Blues, I Can Love You Past Your Pain and Not Like My Mama.