Janine S. Grasty was born and raised in Washington, D.C. She has enjoyed writing poetry, affirmations, and short stories most of her life, sharing with and performing for family and friends. Janine has recorded three spoken word albums of her poetry under the “alter ego” Jean Grey, which can be found on all music streaming platforms: Grey’s Diary, Released from the Shackles & Grey’s Diary Vol. II.