I live in London with my husband, three children and two dogs! After school, I went to Oxford University to study English Literature and then went to Law School to train to be a lawyer. I worked in a large, corporate law firm for a few years before leaving to go and teach at Law School myself. I was always doing creative writing courses on the side and eventually started an MA in Creative Writing.

I am a huge bookworm! (Hence why the main character of my story has a book in her purse.) When I was little, I had a major interest in reading but my love for books really developed my freshman year of college (2005). I have since then kept a list of every single book I have read and it gives me great satisfaction to continue to add to it. To this day, I am either reading books, researching books, buying books, adding books to my “To Be Read” list, and now, writing books!

I am a first time published author, who has had a love of writing my entire life.
I hold a Bachelor of Science degree from Fordham University and a Master of Business Administration degree from Loyola University Chicago. My career has spanned from business to teaching high school Math to Human Resources Consulting.

I am originally from Wisconsin. I was a lawyer in New York City for about 10 years. While in New York City I got to see lots of live jazz music – it was one of my favorite parts about living in the city. I love music, reading, and hiking. I am currently living and traveling all around the world, thinking up lots of new stories. I worked on writing The Groovy Blube in over 15 different countries and on 5 different continents!

I am a faith-based writer and creator who is passionate about crafting inspirational content that feeds the soul and glorifies God. I moved to Atlanta in 2012 for college and have since received a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and a master’s degree in Marketing. While pursuing, my graduate degree, I began my career in marketing and communications working in various industries such as government, higher education, sports and entertainment, and more. Aside from my full-time roles, I have been on an entrepreneurial journey as a creative writer specializing in helping brands tell their story.

February is a month full of love and learning. Not only do we celebrate Valentine’s Day, the day of love and friendship, but we also celebrate Black History Month, the time to honor and appreciate the history and culture of black people.

In this issue, you will find many fun and informative articles, activities, and quizzes that will help you celebrate both Valentine’s Day and Black History Month. We hope that you enjoy reading this issue and that you feel the love and appreciation that we have for you, our readers. Valentine’s Day and Black History Month are both great opportunities to celebrate diversity and to respect everyone, no matter what they look like or where they come from. Remember, love and learning are not just for one month, they are for every day.

A: I’m Amber Ivey, a Baltimore-based professional deeply immersed in the intersection of data, technology, public policy, and law. As the Vice President of Impact Advisory at Social Finance, my role involves crafting strategies and solutions that leverage data and policy for social good. My career has been a journey through various facets of data, technology, public policy and law, always with a focus on how government can work better for the people it serves. I’m passionate about making complex topics in these areas accessible and engaging to a wider audience, believing that informed individuals can make a significant difference in our society.

Happy New Year! I hope you are enjoying the winter season and staying warm and cozy. I’m so excited to share with you the latest issue of our magazine, which is full of fun and interesting Books , activities, and facts.

Art has always been a big part of my life and being a portrait painter defined me for a long time. Since writing came much later in my life, I still consider myself an artist who writes. My confidence has grown in recent years and I have to say I now enjoy writing just as much as art.

I am a Clinical Lab Scientist currently residing in Riverside, CA. I love K-Pop, experiencing other cultures, trying new dishes, and dancing and singing by myself when no one’s looking.