Dana Isaiah Thomas was born in Chicago. He and his family moved to Missouri where his parents took over a Christian camp specializing in sports and sharing the Gospel. Dana played collegiate basketball and also graduated from Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida, where he developed his passion for writing. He currently lives in Los Angeles, where he has a modeling career and is active in the entertainment industry. Dana enjoys traveling, playing pick-up basketball, mentoring young people, and spending time with his wife, Jordin Sparks, and their son, DJ.