Kali James was born to a close knit family in Oakland California. Kali discovered an insatiable love for reading at an extremely young age due largely to the countless hours shared...view moreKali James was born to a close knit family in Oakland California. Kali discovered an insatiable love for reading at an extremely young age due largely to the countless hours shared reading with her mother. Throughout her early childhood, it was quite common to see Kali curled up on the couch totally engrossed in a book.As an adolescent, a lifetime love for book s spurned a passion to write. At the tender age of 16, the first major tragedy of Kali’s young life manifested itself when her first boyfriend was murdered. In the aftermath of her heartbreak, Kali’s time spent writing increased greatly as it proved to be a prime therapeutic tool for her. Three short months later a second storm swept through Kali’s life, this time her older brother, whom she loved dearly was also murdered. Broken to the core, Kali found the endless possibilities in a world which she could completely control the outcome a necessary refuge. Thus writing, which once was but a hobby, now became her haven of solace.It was years later when Kali James became motivated to share her work with others. Emboldened by the encouragement and positive feedback she received from family and friends Kali became confident that she could make a career out of her talent for ‘making things up’. Kali draws from the many tragedies conquered in her own life as well as the lives of those around her to craft her tales.view less