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 is a veteran of the urban lit scene. His first book, Booty Call, was published in 2003. He lives in Greenville, South Carolina.

Nichelle Walker hails from the fabulous city of Chicago, Illinois. Nichelle discovered her love for writing during her high school years. While on a three-week break from college and unhappy with losing touch with her creative passion, Nichelle wrote Doing His Time, which she released under her publishing company, NWHoodTales Publishing.