Jade Jones discovered her passion for creative writing in elementary school. Born in 1989, she began writing short stories and poetry as an outlet. Later on, as a teen, she led a troubled life which later resulted in her becoming a ward of the court. Jade fell in love with the art and used storytelling as a means of venting during her tumultuous times.
Aging out of the system two years later, she was thrust into the dismal world of homelessness. Desperate, and with limited income, Jade began dancing full time at the tender age of eighteen. It wasn't until Fall of 2008 when she finally caught her break after being accepted into Cleveland State University. There, Jade lived on campus and majored in Film and Television. Now, six years later, s
A life changing event for me occurred at my college graduation in May of 2003. National bestselling author, Karen E. Quinones Miller, was the keynote speaker. She delivered a speech about how she had written a book, self-published it and sold so many copies on her own that major publishing houses fought to offer her a deal. I sat amongst my graduating class fully alert and attentive. It was as if Karen was talking directly to me, telling me to bypass trying to get a job in advertising copywriting and follow my true passion of becoming an author. I was unquestionably inspired and two months after graduation I began writing my first novel, Secret Society. Three months later I had a complete manuscript and was ready to move on to the next step
Kristen Marin, also known by her pen name P. Wise (Pretti Wise), is an acclaimed author who has achieved national and international success in the arena of fiction writing. Her rich storytelling is a tapestry woven from both her vivid imagination and the diverse experiences she's encountered.
Born in Trinidad and Tobago, Kristen's upbringing in the bustling neighborhood of Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, and her significant time spent in Philadelphia and Chester have all provided her with a unique lens through which she crafts relatable narratives.
She has always harbored a passion for writing, a love affair that began in her youth with essay writing and maintaining a journal. Kristen's background is rooted in humble beginnings; she stands out as the fi
