Over the past two decades, Simone has worked in the country's top creative advertising agencies, observing trends in popular culture. She has worked with the cream of the crop, cultivating brands and selling products to mainstream America. Simone began writing at the age of eight and went on to publish novellas, write movie scripts and produce music. She also has a sassy and fiery blog "Simone Says..." where she shares her brutally honest observations on life. She is a cynic who has not yet given up hope. Simone graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in Communications, and a minor in English.