LaToya is a news junkie, pop culture lover, and true crime aficionado, and draws inspiration for her stories from the media, music, and Black American history. She was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, where she lives with her English teacher husband and their two children -- the oldest reads every story she writes even though they aren';t age appropriate and the youngest helps edit drafts with crayons. She received an MFA in creative writing from Antioch University Los Angeles and a BS in public relations and journalism from Utica University.
