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.
Briana Cole is an entertainment powerhouse in both the book and film industries. The author of ten novels, she has also published under the pseudonym Brielle Montgomery for Carl Weber’s Urban Books publishing imprint, expanding her reach within the literary world. Building on her success as a storyteller, Briana transitioned into screenwriting, serving as a staff writer for Season 2 of Lace, a TV series streaming on AllBlk. Her screenwriting credits also include seven films currently streaming on Tubi and Peacock—among them the Tubi Originals The Marriage Pass, Ex Door Neighbor, Toxic Harmony, and Sugar Mama. In addition to her work behind the pen and camera, Briana has stepped in front of it as well. She is also an actress and has been featured in a variety of popular blogs and magazines, including Sophisticate’s Black Hair, Publishers Weekly, BuzzFeed, PopSugar, Deadline, BlackNews.com, and Sheen. When she’s not creating, Briana enjoys traveling, reading, and spending quality time with her three boys. She is also a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.