STEPHANIE K. is a wife and mother of five children. She was born and raised in Chicago, IL, and obtained a bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts and Science from the University of Illinois at Chicago (...view moreSTEPHANIE K. is a wife and mother of five children. She was born and raised in Chicago, IL, and obtained a bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts and Science from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). Stephanie began showing a gift for writing at an early age producing many short stories, plays, and poetry before starting high school. In high school and college, she gained attention from her teachers and peers for her provocative editorial pieces and essays. Her writing has always been recognized for being insightful, refreshingly honest, and profound, which only increased after accepting Christ at 18. Her spiritual growth and gift for insight, coupled with her writing abilities, make her works unforgettable. She is also the author of Speak to the Spirit: Inspirational and Insightful Poetry, a compilation of poems she wrote over a period of 17 years.view less