Simone Holloman-McKoy is a New York City native. Making a name for herself through poetry, literature, and music as "The Leadin Lady." Spending her whole life writing stories she finally published her first book "A Diamond In Darkness." Self published, she focuses on writing books with a message bringing awareness and educating the world on the issues and circumstances which affect our youth and mainly our young women. Overcoming a lifetime of obstacles she bases her writing and life on helping young women change their thinking and building their self esteem.