Shaunté L. Sparks is a native of Paterson, New Jersey. Prior to receiving a Master's Degree in Education from Seton Hall University and a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from William Paterson University, Ms. Sparks attended Rosa L. Parks High School of Fine and Performing Arts under the concentration of Creative Writing/Journalism. She considers herself blessed to have had the opportunity to study and hone her passion for writing at such a young age. Ms. Sparks currently resides in North Haledon, New Jersey.