Stephanie Sharp grew up in the small Appalachian town of Amesville, Ohio. Although comfortable in her country setting, she often boasted of her intention to move to an urban wonderland where she would find happiness and great success. Coming from a town that has no need for a stop light, she set off to find everything she was not missing. Her poetry takes you on a path from being a small town girl, to living in the fast lane and then back again. GirlGrown: In Pieces provides a glimpse of how Sharp learned of the worldas harsh realities, yet still managed to retain her original values.