I was born and raised in Chicago, IL. Writing has always been something of a passion of mine. It was a form of escape for a young introvert. I dabble in artistic creations of all sorts. That is the outcome of growing up in an artistic family. Everyone had a skill that they like to explore. For me, no matter how many mediums I tried out, at the end of the day, it's the pen that my hand itches to hold. I had never considered following my dream to be a writer because I was told "There is no money in writing." So I chose the path most often traveled. I went to school for a year and a half as a Bus...