Veronica F. Patterson is an author, small business owner, and an altruist. She was inspired by her love for all types of animals to pen the book series Narratives In The Name Thereof. The book series allows her to recreate biblical stories told through the perspective of the animals. As a small business owner, Veronica redirects funds from her book sales and sales from her handmade crocheted products to charities and individuals who are in need. Growing up as the sixth of eight children, she experienced the difficulties created from lack and understands that it is not about a hand-out but a hand up. She hopes to encourage others to see the potential in themselves that will guide them to their purpose