Samyra Alexander was born and raised in Gary, IN. After receiving a D in 4th grade Art, she was told she lacked creativity, but the yearning to express herself never faded. She turned to words, finding a creative spark that resulted in writing novellas and novels. She holds a doctorate in Clinical Psychology and explores mental health issues and their accompanying taboos within the context of creative fiction. Follow her on Facebook at Samyra Alexander Author Page and YouTube and Instagram using her handle @TellSamyra or email tellsamyra123@gmail.com