Gabrielle LaFrank is a writer, artist, mental health and chronic illness advocate, and now a graduate of San Jose State. During her time at SJSU, she served as President of the Poets & Writers Coalition and self-published a children’s book about her open adoption titled Born From My Heart. Since graduation, she has been writing for pet-focused websites such as PetHelpful and PawTracks. She also self-published a poetry chapbook titled mantra for the lonely. Outside of writing, you'll likely find Gabrielle looking for iced coffee, at a hockey game, or with her dogs-- Carter and Jack. You can find out more at https://www.facebook.com/gabriellelafrank.