About the Author Anthony Philemon Podno Stafford was born in Newark, New Jersey, to a loving family. His mother (Lavonia) and father (Anthony) were involved in his life. Family is important to him. His paternal grandfather (Jerome, aka Poppy) taught him to write and Anthony will never stop writing. Anthony has two sons and five daughters: Dejhonia, Alenna, Jamar, Alexis, Javon, Ma'ciah, and Nevaeh. Anthony uses his writing as an outlet. He thanks you all for reading and beginning this journey with him. What he writes does not come from the mind, but from the heart.