Joy Omara was born into a Roman Catholic family. In 1997, she began a search for alternative religions, which included Islam, hoping to find greater spiritual fulfillment. She converted to Islam in 1999. This enabled her delve into the Holy Books with greater understanding borne out of practicing what was read. In 2004, Joy reverted back to practicing as a Roman Catholic, having found her spiritual destiny. She has retained her respect and admiration of Islam as a religion of peace and tolerance. Joy has had some short fiction stories, poetry, and articles published in local magazines and newspapers. She is married, with children, and is a lawyer.
