Vonnetta MayoVonnetta Mayo was born in Gary, Indiana, and raised in Southern California. She then relocated to the Sunshine State, Florida. Afterward she lived in Morgantown, West Virginia, for a couple of years. Then she moved to New Bremen, Ohio. Now she reside back in the Sunshine State, Florida.Vonnetta Mayo is the youngest of four children. At an early age, she aspired to become a writer. Vonnetta Mayo's mother and father both were influential in her becoming a writer. She started writing poems for church conventions. As a teenager, Vonnetta Mayo won an essay contest and received a college scholarship. At the University of California, San Diego, she minored in literature and writing. That is where her goal of becoming a writer emerged.Vonnetta Mayo loves God and attributes her inspiration for writing to God. She was raised in the church. That is where she acquired most of her teachings and beliefs. She believes in pursuing and never giving up on your dreams. Therefore, Vonnetta Mayo is the proud author of a two-book series, Joy in Sorrow, Hope for Tomorrow and Joy in Sorrow, Hope for Tomorrow: Homecoming, and a memoir, Charlene Marshall: My Extraordinary Odyssey. Readers' Favorite Five-Stars Review Recipient and Literary Titan Gold Book Award Winner Vonnetta Mayo thanks God for making her dream of becoming an author come true. Read More Read Less