Tardanika Marshall, is a Forty-two-year-old female, who was born on October 16, 1980.She Attended High School at A.C. Flora High, Midlands Technical College, and Strayer University all in Columbia SC. She is also working a full-time job with long hours to further her goals. She was Raised in Columbia, SC. She has three children and two Grandchildren which are the world to her. In her spare time, she loves to cook, write, and spend time with her family. What inspired the writing of this book is that I ran into a lady and her grandson in a Chinese restaurant on a rainy afternoon, after I was done placing my order, we started to talk the lady talked about her and her grandsons' life. Next thing I knew, I was writing the story. Her words encouraged me to write this story. She motivated me not to give up, she made me realize that I have more to offer then what I was doing. Just believe and step out in faith. You never know what the future has in stored for you. I enjoy the obstacles and challenges I have had and will encounter in my life. I want to thank all my family members for pushing, supporting, and motivating me in the process of writing this book. I am in the process of Devastation to the Heart part ll, which will be out soon, a cookbook, and a children's book. You must have an open mind to enjoy the suspense in this book, More Books To come in 2023' -Tardanika Marshall