E.J. Batiste is a writer, screenwriter, and artist based in Houston, TX and originally from Raeford, NC. She is the Art Director of the Southern Review of Books and Poetry Editor for Another Chicago Magazine. E.J. writes literary fiction, poetry, screenplays, and stage plays reflecting her life experiences and observations. Her creative work has appeared in various literary publications in the North America and Europe. She holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from Queens University of Charlotte and a degree in psychology from The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. Find more of her work at www.ericajasmin.com or on Twitter and Instagram: @TheEricaJasmin.