Josephine Mattia was born in Atlanta, Georgia. as a First-Generation American to Sierra-Leonean Parents. She is a Poet, apart from being an Author with works featured in numerous anthologies, magazines and journals, including a poetry chapbook. When not doing word puzzles, she’s a grad student living in Decatur, Georgia. Her interests include spending time with god, volunteering, being with her family, sports, animals and oldies music.