Vanessa Rodriguez is a first-time author who was born and raised in Newark, NJ. Vanessa has a passion for life and for helping people. She works for Essex County where she helps the community by doing social work. When she's not writing, Vanessa enjoys playing with her puppy, Bailey, reading, and connecting with new people. Couple that with her exuberant personality and you've got an author who pens stories that are intended to have a positive impact on her reader's lives. Her ultimate goal is to reach people by telling engaging stories about love and fear, the power of perseverance, and the value of empowerment and overcoming obstacles.