Bajan Aerial Rodriguez, was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and raised in Geneva, Florida. She started her writing career at a young age, and wrote her first short story in the 4th grade which won a speech contest. She has 14 other stories as of now and "Where To Go Next" is her first hardbook published. She says she dedicates her success to her 8th grade spanish teacher; who always convinced her to keep writing even when she was tired of picking up her pencil. She currently resides in Apopka, Florida attending Wekiva High School in a drama major.