JJ Bean was born and raised in the Midwest, but now makes her home in South Louisiana where her first book, Jacob Of My Mind is set. She has been a nurse for the last 25 years, but...view moreJJ Bean was born and raised in the Midwest, but now makes her home in South Louisiana where her first book, Jacob Of My Mind is set. She has been a nurse for the last 25 years, but in her free time she loves to write, run and forever search for the next adventure. She is married to Randy, her college sweetheart, and they have two children and a boxer.view less