J.A. Simmons is a husband, a father of three beautiful children, an elected City Commissioner, former high school teacher, and an Emmy award winner. He made history in the city of Coral Springs as the first Black person elected in the city's history. When he isn’t creating new worlds for readers to discover, he enjoys playing video games, watching sports, and engaging in the American political process. Simmons love for reading allowed him to dream as a kid and wants to create a work that leaves a lasting impact on future generations.