I believe any writer wishing to pursue a career in the literary world should and can. Patti hultstrand designs covers for urban fiction writers for a fraction of the cost. We have the best stories around, as we have the best black authors and writers which fans love. The genre is relatively new and many streetlit authors are finding much better success selfpublishing their work. Its also because they have attracted a certain level of mainstream popularity. They found the strategies that worked best for them and sold hundreds of thousands of copies. This guide highlights a variety of genres and authors nonfiction, urban fiction, poetry, film, music, etc across a number of formats print, electronic, audiovideo. One of the most famous emcees, tupac shakur, is sometimes called a ghetto prophet and an author of urban fiction in lyrical form. This is not only because of their ability to stand out amongst their peers. As a budding feminist, these books never centered women enough to keep my interest. African americans urban life fiction, african americans. As the battle between literary and popular fiction rages on, there is no doubt that urban fiction is at the bottom of the pecking order. See more ideas about urban fiction books, fiction books and books.
Email the popular library or contact your local branch and our staff will be happy to. Victoria aveyard cassandra clare sarah dessen john green sarah j. This is extremely affordable and can mean publishing possibilities for new up and coming writers. For those urban fiction authors that are looking for a publishing house thats a little more well known, cartel publications is a great place to start. Top 100 fiction blogs and websites to follow in 2020. A trailblazer of gritty street fiction, woods began her career by selling handmade books out of the trunk of her car. Apr 17, 2017 urban fiction or street lit is a popular genre usually selfpublished that deals with the harshest socialeconomic realities of inner city life. Not only is this publishing house known for urban fiction books that tackle darker themes, like murder and violence, but also hit t.
Reading urban fiction gives me the chance to go into the average african american mind, especially when it comes to urban contemporary type books. Though the new jersey native is one of the most popular authors writing street literature, for most of her essence. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon kindle store best sellers. From new york times bestselling author wahida clark, comes the highly anticipated next. The literary establishment often ignores them, but some black female writers are sidestepping the big presses and their concerns. Shop fiction african american urban books at alibris. Were coming to the end of black history month and our tribute to books and authors. Urban fiction bestsellers is the home of some of the best books ever written by african american authors of all genres. Most authors of this genre draw upon their past experiences to depict their. The coldest winter ever by sister souljah, addicted by zane, true to the game by teri woods, flyy girl by omar tyree, and. Rowling harry potter, margaret atwood the handmaids tale, and diana gabaldon outlander has inspired some of the most. Elliott series is one of the best series and hes not done.
No, this is not a comprehensive list we keep telling you 10 choices is not. Although she never planned to be a writer, zane has become one of the most popular authors of erotic urban fiction. Im going to add it as it is urban fiction and i think a lot of people will vote for it. Dec 15, 2011 the top writers and best sellers in urban fiction. Though the new jersey native is one of the most popular authors writing street literature, for most of. Sep 14, 2015 almost a decade ago, when i first wrote about urban fiction which has titles such as girls from da hood and thugs and the women who love them i must admit that i hoped the genre would. Apr 19, 2017 when it comes to the best black urban fiction authors, only a select few names tend to draw attention in conversations. Most authors of this genre draw upon their past experiences to depict their storylines. The unmissable first half of new york times bestselling author g.
Urban fiction is a genre portraying african american, or sometimes latino. While influenced by popular adult urban fiction themes, teen urban fiction stays within the bounds of propriety established in the teen market. We recently provided you with a list of a dozen ongoing urban fantasy series for your bingereading pleasure, but if theres one thing we know about this addictive fantasy subgenre, its that it can often seem rarer to find a completed series than an ongoing oneauthors are happy to chug along, racking up more than a dozen volumes featuring a beloved character. Urban fiction makes its way from streets to libraries the. Nov 14, 2016 we recently provided you with a list of a dozen ongoing urban fantasy series for your bingereading pleasure, but if theres one thing we know about this addictive fantasy subgenre, its that it can often seem rarer to find a completed series than an ongoing oneauthors are happy to chug along, racking up more than a dozen volumes featuring a beloved character. Urban fiction authors could be big winners in new publishing era. The selfproclaimed queen of street lit is among the most. Aug 19, 2012 a publisher of fiction and increasingly urban fiction novels. African american urban books urban fiction bestsellers. Du bois discussed how a veil separated the african american community from the. Another great ready reference volume for questions concerning which author wrote what book and when. This is especially true for urban fiction authors, where the genre was shunned and told it had no market. Urban fiction makes readers blush, cringe chicago tribune.
Jul 30, 2011 8 urban fiction authors who overcame prison and forged lucrative careers. Characters often find themselves in adult situations or making tough decisions. Urban fiction african american authors libguides at. Nov 12, 2012 the real answer is no they arent for urban fiction authors. Best black urban fiction authors black urban fiction books. It didnt seem to have the authors heart in it like the first 3. Urban fiction, also known as street lit or street fiction is a literary genre set in a city landscape. Best black urban fiction authors black urban fiction. A guide for finding resources related to the african american experience. The literary establishment often ignores them, but some black female writers are.
Is urban fiction defined by its subject or the skin. This is not only because of their ability to stand out amongst their peers, but its also because they have attracted a certain level of mainstream popularity. This is a list of bestselling fiction authors to date, in any language. The tone for urban fiction is usually dark, focusing on the underside of city living. Almost a decade ago, when i first wrote about urban fiction which has titles such as girls from da hood and thugs and the women who love them i. It is only now that urban fiction authors have begun to attract interest from major publishers who believe that wider audiences are ready to accept the dark tones commonly depicted in urban fiction novels. Oct 23, 2008 urban fictions journey from street vendors to library shelves and sixfigure book deals is a case of culture bubbling from the bottom up. Its time for urban fiction to get some literary respect. Mar 10, 2020 a guide for finding resources related to the african american experience. Online shopping for african american urban fiction books in the books store.
It just seemed as though the story line went a bit to the left of the original story line. Discover the best african american urban fiction in best sellers. Urban fiction book cover designers urban fiction news. Urban fictions journey from street vendors to library shelves and sixfigure book deals is a case of culture bubbling from the bottom up. Many of the game changers went the route of self publishing, which allowed them to bypass literary agents all together. When it comes to the best urban fiction authors, only a select few names tend to draw attention in conversations. Together, these books could form the core of a readers advisory reference collection. This being said, the work that needs to go into selfpublishing is what will make or break a title. Urban fiction born in richmond, va jeannette walls half broke horses. Writing an urban fiction is the easy part getting it published is the real challenge. If urban fiction with a healthy sprinkling of romance is your kind of thing, youll love afro romance books african american books. Shes most popular for penning her infamous coldblooded thug love, gangsta fiction.
This is a list of authors that write in the urban fiction and africanamerican fiction literary genres. As a lover of literature and an avid reader, myself, i live for a good piece of urban fiction, and these urban authors never cease to amaze me. Teen urban fiction is melodramatic, pageturning fiction about diverse characters growing up in contemporary urban america. List of african american authors and suggested search tips includes keywordshashtags and linked online catalog results. Also known as street lit, or hip hop fiction urban fiction is. Urban fiction makes its way from streets to libraries. Urban fiction formally known as urban literature, sometimes called hiphop lit is a relatively young genre, but it is extraordinarily popular, thanks to pageturning storylines, contemporary urban settings, realistic characters usually africanamericans, and straightforward prose styles.
Heres a list of ten black urban authors you cannot help but love. A companion volume to 100 most popular genre fiction authors. In some of our stores around the country, urban fiction not only outsells classics by black authors such as richard wright, ralph ellison, zora neale hurston, toni morrison and alice walker, but. Authors african american authors libguides at davenport. Among their titles, they had classic urban fiction from the 70s, iceberg slim the pimp and donald goines. Although urban fiction is not as popular today as it was in its heyday, the 1960s and 70s, due to selfpublishing and the internet, there are still several acclaimed authors working in the genre. So what better way to wrap things up than to offer our picks for the top 10 black authors you should be reading. Rowling harry potter, margaret atwood the handmaids tale, and diana gabaldon outlander has inspired some of the most popular film and television of recent years, but. Readers can join and follow your favorite author and talk about your favorite books. Nov 03, 2011 in some of our stores around the country, urban fiction not only outsells classics by black authors such as richard wright, ralph ellison, zora neale hurston, toni morrison and alice walker, but.