Patricia Shanae Smith, born and raised in Los Angeles, discovered her passion for writing at a young age and has been crafting stories ever since. Smith’s journey led her to Nashville, Tennessee, where she attended Belmont University and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Motion Pictures with a focus on screenwriting. During her time at Belmont, Patricia directed two short films, completed her second novel, and wrote four pilot scripts. With a strong foundation in both literature and film, Patricia is dedicated to storytelling, whether on the page or on the screen. Photo credit: Kevon Nordquist