Clarissa Burton has been writing poetry and short stories since age 8. She has published articles in the Charleston Post-Courier, the Kansas City Star, Flourish Magazine, and the Kansas City Small Business Monthly. She publishes blogs on several online websites. She has written a book of poetry, Travel-A Poetry Compilation, two children's books, Elijah's Great Race and Princess Onyx Precious Gems, and a family tree booklet, The Black Family Tree. Clarissa has a B.A. in Psychology from Ottawa University - Overland Park, Kansas, and a Master's in Business from Webster University - Kansas City. S...