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Prince Joel Makonnen
Prince Joel Makonnen NONE “Doing well in business and doing good in society are inseparable missions” Prince Joel Makonnen, a direct descendant of Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia, is ...
Otto Penzler
Otto Penzler 0000000117770704 Otto Penzler, renowned authority on crime fiction, is the proprietor of The Mysterious Bookshop and founder of The Mysterious Press. He's published acclaimed authors, ed...
Kellye Garrett
Kellye Garrett NONE Kellye Garrett, award-winning author of “Like a Sister” and “Hollywood Homicide”, is known for her thrilling mystery novels. Prior to writing, she spent eight years in Hollywood, ...
Roger Robinson
Roger Robinson 000000008108711X Roger Robinson, 2020 TS Eliot Prize laureate, is known for his debut poetry collection, The Butterfly Hotel, which was a contender for The OCM Bocas Poetry Prize. Roge...
Natasha Owens
Natasha Owens NONE Southern girl Natasha Owens is a devoted mother and Christian with a love for soul music and comfort food. Despite struggles with weight and eyesight, she pursued higher education....
Terris McMahan Grimes
Terris McMahan Grimes NONE Terris McMahan Grimes is an award-winning author known for her Theresa Galloway mystery series. Her work often explores African American family dynamics, particularly mothe...
Valerie Wilson Wesley
Valerie Wilson Wesley 0000000108586470 Valerie Wilson Wesley, author of the Tamara Hayle mystery series, has also written adult-themed novels, children's books, and various fiction and non-fiction wo...
Devon Vaughn Archer
Devon Vaughn Archer NONE Devon Vaughn Archer, pseudonym for R. Barri Flowers, is a celebrated mystery novelist, non-fiction author, and criminologist. Renowned for his multicultural romance novels, h...
Shakir Rashaan
Shakir Rashaan NONE Artistic talent is a gift from God and whoever discovers it in himself has a certain obligation: to know that he cannot waste his talent, but must develop it.” —Pope Jo...
Charlotte Carter
Charlotte Carter 0000000081973701 Charlotte Carter, renowned for her mystery series featuring a jazz musician turned detective, and the Cook County series set in 1960s Chicago. Her work has featured ...
Lee E. Meadows
Lee E. Meadows NONE Lee E. Meadows, a native Detroiter and Michigan State University graduate, is a multi-faceted professional with experience in academia, corporate training, and media. He has held ...
Sharna Jackson
Sharna Jackson NONE Sharna Jackson, an award-winning author known for her middle-grade series High Rise Mystery and Tate Kids Activity books. Recognized as a Rising Star in 2013, she won the Watersto...
Persia Walker
Persia Walker NONE Persia Walker is an acclaimed author of historical novels and a contributor to an anthology by the Mystery Writers of America. She's a recipient of the Author of the Year Award by ...
Kwei Quartey
Kwei Quartey NONE Kwei Quartey is a renowned crime fiction writer and practicing physician based in Pasadena, California. Known for his bestselling novels and medical expertise, he balances early mor...
Steven Barnes
Steven Barnes 0000000120240667 Steven Barnes is a bestselling author and screenwriter, known for his award-winning Tennyson Hardwick mystery series and Lifewriting course. With over 30 years of self-...
Cher Jones
Cher Jones NONE "John Smith is a renowned author hailing from New York. His work primarily revolves around historical fiction and mystery, and he has published over 20 best-selling novels. Smith's wr...
Nora Deloach
Nora Deloach NONE “I use [mysteries] as the opportunity to introduce people to real African-American characters.” Nora DeLoach (1940-2001), a mystery novelist and social worker, saw her de...
Patricia Smith
Patricia Smith 0000000110775334 Patricia Smith, celebrated poet and professor, is known for her direct and adventuresome style. She’s authored six books, including award finalists 'Blood Dazzler' and...
Akosua Ali-Sabree
Akosua Ali-Sabree NONE "John Smith is an award-winning author of mystery novels. He was born in London and studied literature at Oxford University. His work has been translated into over 30 languages...
Steven Todd Fisher
Steven Todd Fisher NONE Ayna Rayne is an award-nominated, genre-defying author who captivates readers with her experimental storytelling. She blends elements of romance, drama, mystery, philosophy, a...
Barbara Neely
Barbara Neely 0000000008613515 Barbara Neely (1941-), the only African American in her Pennsylvania school, moved to Pittsburgh in 1971 and earned a Master's in Urban and Regional Planning. She publi...
Christopher Chambers
Christopher Chambers NONE Born and raised in DC, Christopher Chambers is an honors graduate of Princeton University and the University of Baltimore School of Law. He served with the US Justice Depart...
V. M. Burns
V. M. Burns NONE V. M. Burns is an American mystery writer best known for her cozy series including the Mystery Bookshop Mysteries, Dog Club Mysteries, and RJ Franklin Mysteries. Born in northwester...
Glenville Lovell
Glenville Lovell 0000000078667420 Glenville Obrian Lovell, an acclaimed author of novels, short stories, and award-winning plays. Known for his novels “Fire in the Canes,” “Song of Night,” and myster...
Gar Anthony Haywood
Gar Anthony Haywood 0000000117754501 Gar Anthony Haywood, born 1954, is an award-winning crime novelist, known for the Aaron Gunner and Joe & Dottie Loudermilk series. Formerly a computer technician,...
Pamela Thomas-Graham
Pamela Thomas-Graham 0000000120062776 Pamela Thomas-Graham, a Harvard graduate, is currently the president and CEO of CNBC Television, and founder of luxury blog Dandelion Chandelier. She has extensi...
Rachel Howzell Hall
Rachel Howzell Hall NONE Rachel Howzell Hall is a bestselling author known for the Lou Norton series and “The Good Sister” co-authored with James Patterson. She's a board member of the Mystery Writer...
Kaitlyn McKnight
Kaitlyn McKnight NONE Kaitlyn McKnight is a young adult fantasy and sci-fi author known for her eccentric personality and unpredictable stories filled with magic, mystery, and malevolence. Her vivid ...
Malla Nunn
Malla Nunn 0000000040740979 Malla Nunn, born in Swaziland, is an acclaimed author with two Edgar nominations and a RUSA Best Mystery Novel Award. She won the L.A. Times Book Prize and Josette Frank A...
Keela Buford
Keela Buford NONE Keela Buford, a content strategist and author of 'Pride, and Joy,' is recognized in film and screenplay festival circuits. Her work ranges from science fiction to contemporary, with...
Nichelle D. Tramble
Nichelle D. Tramble NONE Nichelle D. Tramble, critically acclaimed author of The Dying Ground, has featured in numerous publications and websites. She is a member of prominent writing societies inclu...
Ronald Gauthier
Ronald Gauthier NONE Ronald M. Gauthier, a former social service counselor, adult education instructor, and library manager, is a novelist whose works are shaped by his love for New Orleans and his p...
Calvin Stovall Jr.
Calvin Stovall Jr. NONE Calvin Stovall Jr.’s interest in Black history began early, sparked by a large book of historically influential African Americans that his mother gave him. While in elementar...
D.L. Hughley
D.L. Hughley 0000000001339082 D.L. Hughley, born March 6, 1963, is a versatile talent from Los Angeles, California. He is a renowned author, actor, political commentator, radio host, and notably, a s...
Ben Okri
Ben Okri 0000000121401864 Ben Okri, an award-winning poet and novelist, was born to an Igbo mother and Urhobo father in Nigeria. He had his early education in London, furthered his studies in England...
Robbie Montgomery
Robbie Montgomery NONE Robbie Montgomery, “Miss Robbie,” is a former professional singer who worked with Ike Turner and other notable artists before opening a soul food restaurant, Sweetie Pie's, in ...
Deborah Fletcher Mello
Deborah Fletcher Mello 0000000036839925 Deborah Fletcher Mello is a multi-faceted author and Renaissance woman with diverse career experience. Her debut novel earned her a Best New Author nomination,...
Jesus Colon
Jesus Colon 0000000022976005 Jesus Colon, widely recognized as the Father of the Nuyorican, was a distinguished Puerto Rican author and political activist. Born in 1901, he developed a passion for st...
Frank Yerby
Frank Yerby 0000000114552525 Frank Garvin Yerby (September 5, 1916 – November 29, 1991) was a writer, best known for his historical novel The Foxes of Harrow, which was the first novel written...
Artress Bethany White
Artress Bethany White NONE Artress Bethany White, PhD, is an award-winning poet, essayist, and literary critic known for her poetry collections and scholarly essays. Her notable works include 'My Afm...
Dika Araújo, Natacha Bustos, and Claudia Aguirre
Dika Araújo, Natacha Bustos, and Claudia Aguirre MULTIPLE Claudia Aguirre is a GLAAD & Eisner nominated writer and artist, and co-founder of Boudika Comics. Natacha Bustos is a Spanish comic artist k...
Kamilah Cole
Kamilah Cole NONE Kamilah Cole is a USA Today & national indie bestselling author who has been nominated for a Lodestar Award, a Lambda Award, and a Dragon Award. Jamaican-born and American-raised, ...
Pamela Samuels Young
Pamela Samuels Young NONE Pamela Samuels Young is an award-winning author, attorney, and motivational speaker from Compton, California. Notably, she served as Toyota's Managing Counsel for 15 years a...
Tananarive Due
Tananarive Due 0000000114453527 “The Queen of Black Horror” Tananarive Due, American Book Award-winning author of nine books, holds a B.S. in Journalism and M.A. in English literature. A s...
Stan Lee and Walter Mosley
Stan Lee and Walter Mosley MULTIPLE Stan Lee and Walter Mosley are renowned authors known for their contributions to the comic book and mystery genres respectively. Lee, a Marvel Comics pioneer, and ...
Tyora Moody
Tyora Moody NONE Tyora Moody is a distinguished author and entrepreneur, known for her romantic suspense and cozy mystery novels. Her debut novel, 'When Rain Falls', was released in 2012. She is a me...
Tendai Huchu
Tendai Huchu 0000000108077158 Tendai Huchu, also known as T.L. Huchu, is a renowned author with works translated into multiple languages. His fiction and nonfiction have been featured in various maga...
Ed McBain, Walter Mosley and Donald E. Westlake
Ed McBain, Walter Mosley and Donald E. Westlake MULTIPLE Ed McBain, Walter Mosley, and Donald E. Westlake are renowned authors known for their influential works in mystery and crime fiction. Ed McBai...
Joanna Jackson
Joanna Jackson NONE "Joan Smith, born in 1970, is an award-winning author of mystery novels. Her work is known for its intricate plots, strong characters, and atmospheric settings. She has published ...
Vincent Alexandria
Vincent Alexandria NONE Vincent Alexandria is a nationally published author, he is also an actor, producer, director, composer, lyricist, screenwriter, vocalist, and musician. He holds a Bachelor’s ...
Roxane Gay
Roxane Gay 0000000434301581 Roxane Gay, renowned writer and editor, has contributed to numerous publications and anthologies. She's co-editor of PANK, essays editor for The Rumpus, and teaches writin...
Dwayne Ferguson
Dwayne Ferguson NONE Dwayne Ferguson, also known as Hunter Wolf, is a versatile artist who's created work for Walt Disney, Sony Music, Warner Bros. and more. As a writer, he's known for his comic boo...
Myronn Hardy
Myronn Hardy NONE John Smith was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. He graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University with a degree in English Literature. After graduation, he worked for ...
Geri Spencer Hunter
Geri Spencer Hunter NONE Geri Spencer Hunter is an award-winning writer and co-founder of The Sacramento Black Nurses Association. A retired nurse from Iowa, she has authored two novels and contribut...
Carolyn Marie Wilkins
Carolyn Marie Wilkins NONE Carolyn Marie Wilkinsis a Spirit Whisperer, a certified Reiki Master, a Psychic Medium and an initiated Priestess of Yemaya, the African goddess of compassion, motherhood ...
Eddie C. Brown and Blair S. Walker
Eddie C. Brown and Blair S. Walker MULTIPLE Eddie C. Brown and Blair S. Walker are renowned authors, known for their significant contributions in literature. Brown's expertise lies in finance, while ...
Annette Gordon-Reed
Annette Gordon-Reed 0000000035723517 Annette Gordon-Reed, a professor of law and history, authored “Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings: An American Controversy.” She delves into the complex and intim...
Loida Lewis and Blair S. Walker
Loida Lewis and Blair S. Walker MULTIPLE Loida Lewis and Blair S. Walker are renowned authors known for their impactful literature. Lewis's works focus on business, while Walker excels in mystery and...
Angela Joy and Jen Reid
Angela Joy and Jen Reid MULTIPLE Angela Joy and Jen Reid are renowned authors, celebrated for their captivating storytelling. Their work spans various genres, including Mystery, Romance, and Fantasy,...
Dante Ginevra
Dante Ginevra NONE Dante Ginevra is an accomplished author, known for his unique writing style and engaging narratives. His works are a blend of mystery and drama, often exploring deep psychological ...
Julius Evola
Julius Evola 0000000118562907 Baron Julius Evola (1898–1974), born into an aristocratic Sicilian family, was a scholar, philosopher, writer, social thinker, a leader among 20th-century Hermeti...
Jean Marie Wiesen and Rita Daniels
Jean Marie Wiesen and Rita Daniels MULTIPLE Jean Marie Wiesen, is a noted investigative author and mystery crime writer. Rita Daniels, the great-great-great grandniece of Harriet Tubman.
Jean Marie Wiesen
Jean Marie Wiesen NONE Jean Marie Wiesen, a noted investigative author and mystery crime writer, is author of Case of the Missing Look Alikes and Case of the Mouse Trap Legend. She attended Art Cent...
Brenda M. Hampton
Brenda M. Hampton NONE Brenda M. Hampton, a native St. Louisan, is a passionate writer known for her addictive series, The Naughty Series. With over 20 novels, novellas, and anthologies to her credit...
Yani
Yani 0000000118166410 Yani, an Amazon Best Selling Author from Philadelphia, is renowned for her six novels and unique storytelling style. She's celebrated in genres like African American Fiction-Ur...
Zoe B. Wallbrook
Zoe B. Wallbrook NONE Zoe B. Wallbrook is a professor by day, mystery writer by—actually, she also writes mysteries during the day, usually accompanied by her dog, a cup of coffee, and a debilitatin...
David T. Boyd
David T. Boyd NONE Chicago-born author David T. Boyd discovered his passion for writing early, penning his first story at nine. Inspired by authors like Stephen King, he developed his short story int...
Dwayne S. Joseph
Dwayne S. Joseph NONE Dwayne S. Joseph, acclaimed for his dramatic storytelling since age 13, has penned 10 novels and contributed to four anthology collections, including the Essence bestseller, Aro...
Gwendolyn Osborne
Gwendolyn Osborne NONE Gwendolyn Osborne, known as “The Word Diva”, was a Chicago-based freelance writer and former associate editor for Black Issues Book Review. Known for her love of romance novels...
Ashley Lynch-Harris
Ashley Lynch-Harris NONE Ashley Lynch-Harris is a renowned author known for her modern mysteries echoing Golden Age detective fiction. A member of the International Association of Crime Writers and a...
Faith Knight
Faith Knight NONE Faith Knight also writes under the pen names FM Knight and Tanzy Kohl. She writes contemporary and historical fiction for adults and teens. Faith Knight is an author, wife, and moth...
Frankie Y. Bailey
Frankie Y. Bailey 0000000081504673 Frankie Y. Bailey, an associate professor at the School of Criminal Justice, University at Albany, has authored several non-fiction books and articles focusing on c...
Gail Ramsey
Gail Ramsey NONE Gail Ramsey, a graduate from Temple and American Universities, is a renowned author specializing in justice and communication. She won the Art Sanctuary's 18th Annual Celebration of ...
Gary Hardwick
Gary Hardwick NONE Gary Hardwick, also known as A.A. Clifford, is a renowned author, screenwriter, director, and TV producer. Known for novels like Cold Medina, his work has been optioned for films b...
Walter Mosley
Walter Mosley 0000000114370035 Walter Mosley, born in 1952, is a renowned author known for his detective series, including the Easy Rawlins series. Inspired by his parents and authors like Alice Walk...
Hope C. Clarke
Hope C. Clarke NONE Brooklyn-based Hope C. Clarke is a single mom, JP Morgan Chase employee, and entrepreneur who spends her spare time writing and self-publishing fiction novels. Known for her “movi...
Joy M. Copeland
Joy M. Copeland NONE Joy M. Copeland, a Harlem-born author with a diverse career in government and business, now focuses on her writing. Notably, she has written two novels and several horror and cri...
Kiran H. J. Dellimore
Kiran H. J. Dellimore NONE Kiran Dellimore, a scientist, inventor, and author based in Utrecht, has authored three books on diverse topics. A keen runner, squash player, and rock climber, he is curre...
R.C. McDonald
R.C. McDonald NONE R.C. McDonald, a Baltimore native, is an accomplished author and entrepreneur. A graduate of Morgan State University, Bowie State University, and the University of Maryland, McDona...
Michael West
Michael West 0000000108034086 Michael West, an enigmatic author, is believed to hail from an ancient, lost culture. Known for appearing only to tell stories, some speculate he is a symbol reflecting ...
Mia P. Manansala
Mia P. Manansala NONE Mia P. Manansala, a Chicago-based writer, uses humor and murder to explore Filipino diaspora, queerness, and pop culture. She's an award-winning author with accolades including ...
John Riddick, Jr.
John Riddick, Jr. MULTIPLE John Riddick, Jr., editor of Rhapsody in Black, a quarterly literary magazine, showcased selected national writers and artists' talents. This publication aimed to promote d...
Mark Allen Boone
Mark Allen Boone NONE Mark Allen Boone, born in 1951, is a former teacher and accomplished editor with over 30 years of experience. He authored two novels and served as the fiction editor of AIM Quar...
Angela Dews
Angela Dews NONE Angela M. Dews, a former journalist and public servant, now writes and teaches in New York City. She has authored a series of murder mysteries set in Harlem and a 2018 book on urban ...
Wanda M. Morris
Wanda M. Morris NONE Wanda M. Morris, a corporate attorney, is a seasoned presenter and leader with experience in Fortune 100 companies. A former President of the Georgia Chapter of the Association o...
Mara Rockliff
Mara Rockliff 0000000074221018 Mara Rockliff is a celebrated children's author known for her historical books such as the Cook Prize-winning 'Mesmerized'. Recent titles include the acclaimed 'Lights!...
G.L. Henderson
G.L. Henderson NONE G.L. Henderson, a top new non-fiction author nominee, is known for his insights on romance and relationships. His work, characterized by emotional depth and eloquence, provides in...
Lamar Giles
Lamar Giles 0000000514184709 L.R. Giles is a renowned author and speaker from Virginia, known for his commitment to diversity in publishing. A founding member of We Need Diverse Books, Giles made his...
Darius Myers
Darius Myers NONE Darius Myers, a NYC-based fiction writer and former senior executive in media, is known for his thrilling Black Camelot series, praised for its intriguing plot and compelling charac...
Mel Pennant
Mel Pennant NONE Mel Pennant is an award-winning playwright whose work has appeared in the National Archives, as well as on stage. Born in London, she was raised by an extraordinary village, which ...
Elizabeth Agyemang
Elizabeth Agyemang NONE Elizabeth Agyemang is the author of several books, including the graphic novels Fibbed, which was a Parents.com Best Children’s Book of 2022 selection, a Chicago Public Libra...
Rudolph Fisher
Rudolph Fisher 0000000081030148 Rudolph Fisher was a multifaceted talent associated with the Harlem Renaissance, known for his work as a physician, radiologist, novelist, and orator. Notably, he effe...
S.F. Powell
S.F. Powell NONE S.F. Powell, a Washington DC native, is an award-winning author who writes fiction, focusing on life and relationships with elements of various genres. Alongside writing, she enjoys ...