Dayton, Ohio native LaTonya Branham is the author and editor of CultureSeek (1st and 2nd edition) and Spirit Seek (2007). She is also a contributing writer to Chicken Soup for the Soul: Devotional Stories for Women (2009). LaTonya is one of the founding partners of the Dayton Book Expo (www.DaytonBookExpo.com). In June 2010, LaTonya was presented with the Rose Award from the Dayton Christian Writers’ Guild for her literary work. She is currently working on two other writing projects. She is a founding member of the Soul of the Pen literary group. LaTonya earned a Master of Arts degree from Antioch University McGregor/Midwest and a Bachelor of Science degree from Wilberforce University. Currently, she serves as a college administrator and as an adjunct professor – teaching multicultural education. LaTonya and her husband, Morton, serve in community outreach (First Fruits) and youth ministries.