Robyn Harris is a licensed therapist, providing services in the Ohio area. She earned her Masters Degree in Social Work and owns New Direction of Hope LLC, where she intends to open up her own private practice, group home and family retreat. Robyn began writing poetry at the age of 6, a skill that had been gifted to her through generations. She also has a published children's book titled: "Shhhhh...Don't Tell!" It was written in poetry form with others soon to hit the market under, Nana's Snuggle Bunch Kids Collection. Ruth Banks, the mother of Robyn Harris and co-author of Colored Diamonds is who the author credits much of her success. Ruth began writing poetry at a very young age, following in the footsteps of her mother, Virginia Ellington, who wrote poetry as well. Ruth is a very creative, artistic person who loves expressing herself through various forms of art. She enjoys writing poetry, drawing and crocheting.