My name is Vallean Jackson, and I am 21 years old. I currently attend Jacksonville State university where I am majoring in Communications with the concentration of print journalism and a minor in biology. I currently write for my school newspaper, the Chanticleer. Over the summer, I worked for AL.com (The Birmingham News). My first published work was an anthology called, "A Valentine Kiss" in February 2014. This past summer, I signed with K Ellis Publication and my first short story released in September 2014. In my spare time outside of writing, I dance and love music. I am an only child that comes from a single parent household. I was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama. I am a high school graduate of Wenonah High School, graduated number 4 in my school and I am still continuing to strive. I used to belong to Board Street Baptist Church as my church home until the Rev. Solomon Crenshaw Sr. passed! However, I am a woman of strong faith and determination. One of favorite scriptures comes from the book of Isaiah 40:29-31. I believe in helping others and giving back to others and my community as best as possible.