Book description:Written over the span of two decades, Diamonds From The Rough is a collection of poetry written by Erica Loberg. Erica's poems explore sexual themes, empower women and include her experiences of her relationships with men. She writes with a cunning wit, directness and playfulness that shocks the reader. Author Biography Erica Loberg was born in 1977 and raised in Los Angeles, California. She received her Bachelor's in English from Columbia University. Erica was diagnosed with chronic hypomania, Bipolar II, in 2005. Currently, she lives in Downtown LA and works with the mentally ill, and is an advocate for mental health awareness.