Maria Aduke Alabi is an Afro-Dominican poet and writer, born on August 22, 1977, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and currently resides in San Diego, California. She holds a degree in Accounting, with a diploma in business management and several studies related to the art of writing fiction and poetry. A folklorist by passion, author and photographer, besides being a mother, wife, an entrepreneur, founder of Quisqueyana Press. Write poetry since he was 9 years old. Most of her work some publish and others in preparation range from poetry, novels, spiritual writing, compilations, research, and Dominican Republic's folks. She has been the winner and finalist of several national and international literary competitions. She is a member of the board of directors of several non-profit institutions and schools in San Diego, California, and in Nigeria. She is a member of the "Alliance of Independent Authors" and "National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures". For more information visit mariaadukealabi.com
