De'nesha Diamond is the author of almost a dozen street lit novels and short stories, including the gritty Desperate Hoodwives tales. This edgy Memphis native aims to deliver hope in tales that walk the fine line between glorifying thug life and telling it like it is. Visit De'nesha online at DeneshaDiamond.com.
Erick S. Gray's climb to success in the literary genre has been fortunate and nothing but trials and tribulations for this talented, 44-year-old writer from Jamaica, Queens. Since his debut in 2003 with Booty Call, he's been consistent, with more than 18 books published. He participated in many anthologies, novellas, and helped co-write the Streets of New York trilogy. His style of writing has been known to be raunchy but also rich. His diversity in storytelling makes him one of the most prolific writers of the genre. His characters are memorable, true-to-life, and Mr. Gray has the drive to become an icon in a growing genre.