This spotlight features Shambrekía Wise, author of Sightseeing with Sandy and Last Stop, Dupont Circle. There are many different paths to becoming an author and bringing a book to life. Some of the greatest authors conceived their novels while going through trials in life. J.K. Rowling wrote Harry Potter through a turbulent time in her life including death and divorce.  Likewise, Shambrekía was able to author two books after battling through major life events. This is a story of how persevering through struggle and consequences can be channeled into something great.