Uma Kiran Raja was born in Manhattan, New York and currently lives in sunny South Florida with her parents, little brother and her wiener dog, Scooby. She enjoys writing poems and ...view moreUma Kiran Raja was born in Manhattan, New York and currently lives in sunny South Florida with her parents, little brother and her wiener dog, Scooby. She enjoys writing poems and short stoires as well. This is her first publication and she is very excited to start her writing career. When not writing about Topaz and friends she enjoys traveling, reading, riding her bike as well as giant roller coasters, playing tennis, video games, and hanging out with her friends.view less