13 Top Selling Black Authors
Balancing the struggles of motherhood and the challenges of a literary career can be a daunting task, but Nikki Turner pulls it off with flair and panache, ensuring a place for her novels on Essence Magazine’s bestseller list. Writing about the dangers that lurk in the shadows of street life from a woman’s perspective, Turner has been called the “Queen of Hip Hop Fiction,” and her novels continue to enjoy popularity and garner critical acclaim. Turner’s writing career has been further boosted by a literary line she launched after teaming up with the Random House publishing company in 2007.