Born and raised in Los Angeles, since adolescence Veronica is a writer, reader and baker. She completed her B.A in English: Creative Writing at California State University Northridge. After graduation, she completed a session with the Community Literature Initiative. She has published pieces in anthologies Poems in Praise of Libraries edited by Hiram Charles Sims and Artistry of Southern California: Art Poetry edited by Don Campbell. She has frequented open mics in the valley and in LA, such as DaPoetryLounge, Tia Chucha’s Bookstore and the Palms up Academy Recess Mic. For more on her, visit Instagram @hope_cerna.