Clements, Phillis

Jacquelyn Smithson Howard is a freelance writer and poet originally from Nashville, Tennessee. She writes about our shared experiences of life, love, and triumph, and has used her stories to uplift and empower others. Her father's stroke in 2004 was the catalyst for her journey to better health. She completed her 26.2 mile Marathon in Kona, Hawaii, in June 2005 and competes in various marathons to this day. She has logged more than 2500 training miles and has crossed 26 finish lines with her team, Athletes In Motion. In Sacramento, California, she is a member of the ZICA Creative Arts & Litera...