J.P. Lane was born and raised in Jamaica where she spent her early adult years. Since then, she's lived in London, Southeast Asia, Puerto Rico, and Miami where she was an award-winning writer for The Miami Herald's marketing division. J.P. now resides in rural north Florida not far from the Suwannee River. A history buff and former fashion designer, she blogs about fashion history. She's an avid advocate for wildlife and environmental protection.