Jones, Jenala: - Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Jenala was the second eldest of seven. From an early age, she had a strong passion for the creative arts. She began writing poetry around the age of 12, continuing on and off until it was clear that writing was going to be part of her life forever. Having experienced many of life's blessings and hardships, Jenala wishes to share her writings in hopes to spread understanding, awareness, comfort, and hope.