Alana currently lives within the Washington D.C. metropolitan area with her 6-year-old beagle and Fiancé?. ?She studied Sociology and English at Radford University but medically withdrew during her senior year in 2008 when she was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder 1. Through the support, patience, and unconditional love of her friends and family, she was able to find treatment and learn different strategies for maintaining a healthy and stable lifestyle. She hopes that through her writing, she can inspire and educate others that are affected by this illness.