Featured Authors

Historical Romance Author

Ms. Jenkins is the nation’s premier writer of African – American historical romance fiction and specializes in 19 th century African American life. She’s a USA TODAY best-selling author, an NAACP Image Award nominee, and the 2017 recipient of Romance Writers of America’s Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award. She has over sixty published works and been named to many Best Book of the Year lists, including NPR and the American Library Association. She speaks widely on romance, writing, and African-American history.

Thriller/Suspense/Horror Author

Brandon Massey sold his first short story in 1996 to a speculative fiction magazine. Three years later, he self-published Thunderland, his first novel. After managing to sell a few thousand copies on his own, Kensington Publishing Corp signed him to a publishing contract and republished the novel in 2002.

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Since then, Massey has published up to three books a year, ranging from thriller novels such as The Other Brother and Nana, vampire fiction such as Dark Corner, and short story collections such as Twisted Tales; he's also edited multiple anthologies in his Dark Dreams series, featuring the short works of acclaimed authors from Eric Jerome Dickey to Tananarive Due.

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Massey currently lives with his family near Atlanta, GA. His latest thriller is Bad Influence.

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To stay posted on his latest book news, visit his website at www.brandonmassey.com and sign up for his free newsletter.

Urban Fiction Author

In September 2013, Jessica's novel, Secrets of a Side Bitch reached #1 on multiple charts, which catapulted her successful career in the Urban Fiction book industry and labeled her a national best-selling author. Since, Watkins' novels have matured into steamy, humorous, and realistic tales of African American Romance and Urban Fiction.

Urban Romance Author

Jahquel J. has been writing since 2014, known for her hit series The Delgato Family, Homies, Lovers, and Friends, Staten Island Love Letter, and Confessions of a Hustla’s Housekeeper. With one traditionally published Christmas book, Second Chance Christmas, and another on the way, she shows no signs of slowing down.Off the page, she’s a wife to her high school sweetheart, a sister to her younger siblings, and a proud dog mom.When she’s not writing, you’ll find her on TikTok creating content, joking with her "cousins" (readers) on social media, watching The Crown, or simply enjoying the moment.Follow her online to stay up to date with her latest projects!

Erotic Romance Author

India Tasheena Norfleet is a Detroit born and raised best selling author of urban erotica and erotic romance. India has had a passion for reading and writing her own stories and poetry ever since she was a young girl. India has penned over fifty erotic titles. Some of the author's titles include, Match My Nasty, Backshot Ready, Tongue Deep, The Tip of It, Slide In Deep & A Reckless Lust. India loves to read, travel & shop in her spare time. Feel free to connect with her via her website @ Indiatnorfleet.net

Urban Ficiton Author

Author K. Renee resides in the state of Delaware, and has been an avid reader of urban literature for many years. Becoming a published author, and writing Urban Novels has been a longtime goal. She decided to take a chance, and show her work for the world to see. She hopes that her writing, will bring laughter, and joy to all of her readers.

Children's Author

Caryn's exceptional writing has earned her notable recognition, including being named one of the Top 100 authors by the Urban Books, Authors & Writers of America. In 2023, she won the Literary Gem Award for Best Children’s Book for Giraffes Don’t Wear Pants. To date, Caryn has authored 11 urban fiction romance novels, 22 children's books, and a middle grade novel, Judge Jada: Order in the Classroom. With no plans of slowing down, Caryn remains passionate about writing and is committed to creating stories that resonate with readers of all ages.

Paranormal/Fantasy Author

Tessa Stone writes stories about possessive supernatural alpha heroes who will do anything for their love interests. She loves iced coffee, books with obsessive protagonists, and playing The Sims 4. Tessa is a Southern New Hampshire University graduate student working toward an MFA in English, Creative Writing/Fiction. She lives in Wayne, Michigan, with two daughters, ages 9 and 5, and two pets.