Lauren Sanders-Jones is the pen name for Raleigh, NC native Lauren Marlene Jones. She is currently completing AFTER THE INTERRUPTION: A Novel Aftermath to REASONABLE JOY, and DEFYING THE MORTAL COIL. Lauren is a graduate of Hampton University and North Carolina State University, and enjoys the editing process; she calls grammar her math. Lauren is the mother of three phenomenal adults, and the proud "Granny" of one brilliant and beautiful grandson.