A. L. “Toni” Anderson is a native of Oakland, California, where she currently resides.As a child, Toni went to bed with a flashlight and read for hours under the covers by night, while writing poet...view moreA. L. “Toni” Anderson is a native of Oakland, California, where she currently resides.As a child, Toni went to bed with a flashlight and read for hours under the covers by night, while writing poetry and such by day. The written word has always been her life.Although Toni has been experimenting with different forms of expression over the years, including songs, essays, short stories, movie reviews, and poetry, this is the first body of work she has ever endeavored to share with the general public.This past year or so of Toni's life has been one of discovery, and she shares this discovery with you, the reader.view less