Banks was born in Jamaica and later came to the United States. She received her Master’s Degree in literature from Xavier University. She has an adorable grand daughter and eagerly awaits the arriv...view moreBanks was born in Jamaica and later came to the United States. She received her Master’s Degree in literature from Xavier University. She has an adorable grand daughter and eagerly awaits the arrival of her first grandson. Banks is the author of Sound Awareness, a highly acclaimed nonfiction, published by Author House Publishing Company. She lives in Canton, Ohio and volunteers in various non-profit community agencies. Coming in January, Bon Voyage, Agnes Mary, is Bank’s greatly anticipated third novel.view less