A longtime culture and music journalist and lifelong music lover, Jacinta Howard lives in the Atlanta area. For years, she's worked as a writer and editor, covering entertainment, art, and pop culture. The experiences she gained writing about artists, musicians, and cultural trends naturally influence her stories, and her books often explore the sometimes uncomfortable intricacies of relationships, healing, and the bumps we experience along the road to true intimacy. A USA TODAY 'Must-Read' Author and a two-time RONE Award nominee, Jacinta's work has been noted in OkayAfrica, USA Today, and Book Riot. Her happy place is hanging on the beach somewhere with her family, preferably with a good book and a dope playlist. Visit her at jacintahoward.net.