Nicole Bailey-Williams is a high school English teacher, a freelance writer, and former host of “The literary Review.” In addition to writing for national publications like Publishers Weekly, Black Issues Book Review, and QBR (Quarterly Black Review), she has been a contributing writer to several anthologies.

Dwayne Joseph introduces readers to a different type of story in Home Wrecker. Home Wrecker is sexy and will keep you on the edge of your seat as you try to figure out the next move of Lisette and Kyra - two women who refuse to relinquish their control over any situation.

Gwyneth has a BA and an MA in English/Creative Writing and a Ph.D. in English/Composition and Rhetoric. She teaches classes in writing and women’s studies at the college level. She has won several awards for her romance novels, including five Emma Awards and the Romance In Color Reviewer’s Choice award for new author of the year.

Andrea M. Green, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She is a certified educational administrator. In addition, she is an Adjunct Professor; she provides instruction and supervision to students pursuing their master in counseling and/or social work degree.

Jewell Parker Rhodes made her debut as a novelist in 1995 with Voodoo Dreams. Ten years later, she revisited the legend of Marie Laveau in Voodoo Season. She is also the author of the historical novels Douglass’ Women and Magic City, two writing guides, and a memoir, Porch Stories, winner of two Arizona Book Awards.

With twist and turns, Sylvia will make your eyes dance and your mind shudder as you read her short stories. Find out all about this fantastic author of mystery/romance & sensual/noir.

Artist C. Arthur was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland where she currently resides with her husband and three children. An active imagination and a love for reading encouraged her to begin writing in high school and she hasn’t stopped since.

a Philadelphia born—South Jersey raised, thirty-something urbanite who has lived in such metropolises as Atlanta and Chicago. Now ensnared by the serene atmosphere of small-town USA, he spends much of his daytime hours introspectively writing.

Victoria Wells is a Philadelphia native. She has been an avid reader since childhood. Wells’ interest in writing took root while taking a creative writing course in college. Her most memorable assignment was the rewriting of the last chapter of The Color Purple.

APOOO Presents–Playwright, turned author, Alretha Thomas is making her name through her pen.  After receiving a B.A. in Journalism from USC, Alretha soon realized that her interest in journalism was not heartfelt. While at the taping of a live sitcom, the producer noticed her and encouraged her hand at modeling.  Modeling led her to acting [...]