Amanda L. Ball has been writing poetry since she was a young girl, having her first poem published in a book for young poets at age 11. It has been her lifelong dream to publish her own collection of poetry, and she made that dream come true before turning 40. She is a loud, relentless voice for social justice and cares deeply about child and animal welfare.

Though she grew up and lived in Texas for 35 years, she has spent time traveling the world, living as a nomad across the country, and currently resides in the state of Maryland with her dog and two cats, enjoying her passion for books and writing.

And she has never, ever stopped dreaming.