Josey, Imani: - Imani Josey is a writer from Chicago, Illinois. In her previous life, she was a cheerleader for the Chicago Bulls and won the titles of Miss Chicago and Miss Cook County for the Miss America Organization, as well as Miss Black Illinois USA. Her one-act play, Grace, was produced by Pegasus Theatre Chicago after winning the 19th Young Playwrights Festival. In recent years, she has turned her sights to long-form fiction, including The Blazing Star series. Learn more at imanijosey.com.