J J MazeJade J. Maze was born in Minnesota, raised in California, and currently lives in the Chicagoland area. She ran away from home at the age of 15, becoming a high school dropout. After spending many years as an internationally touring singer (jazz and pp), J.J. doubled back to get her GED and went on to graduate with honors in her college career, earning an MM in classical vocal performance from Northwestern University. She splits her time between teaching, performing, and writing (songs and prose). Her award winning memoir, Walk Until Sunrise, is a vivid recollection of her runaway experience. Read More Read Less