Sarah Ladipo Manyika was raised in Nigeria and has lived in Kenya, France, and England. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, and currently teaches literature at San Francisco State University.

Olumide Popoola’s publications include essays, poetry, the novella this is not about sadness (Unrast, 2010), the play Also by Mail (edition assemblage, 2013), the short collection breach.

Marilyn Heward Mills was born in Switzerland and brought up in Ghana.  She was a practicing lawyer for over nine years and now lives in South London with her husband and two children.  Cloth Girl is her first novel.

Malorie Blackman has written over 50 books, including Noughts & Crosses, Pig-Heart Boy, which was turned into a BAFTA winning serial, Hacker and Whizziwig among others.

Ayobami Adebayo’s stories have appeared in a number of magazines and anthologies, and one was highly commended in the 2009 Commonwealth Short Story Competition.

Born in Kano, Hadiza Isma El-Rufai holds BSc and MSc degrees in Architecture from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, and an MBA degree from the same university.

Born in Nigeria, Odafe Atogun is a writer who draws inspiration from his African society to create a unique and colorful world where humankind is consumed by a common desire for change.

Nnedi Okorafor is a Nigerian American author of African-based science fiction, fantasy and magical realism for both children and adults and a professor at the University at Buffalo, New York.

Sarah J. Maas is a bestselling American author, best known for her fantasy series Throne of Glass and A Court of Thorns and Roses. Maas began her writing career in her teens.

Charles Dickens (1812–1870) was a renowned English writer and social critic, famous for his vivid storytelling, memorable characters, and keen observations of Victorian society.

Oscar Wilde (1854–1900) was an Irish playwright, poet, and author, celebrated for his wit, flamboyant style, and sharp social commentary.

George Orwell, the pen name of Eric Arthur Blair (1903–1950), was an influential English writer, essayist, and critic best known for his novels 1984 and Animal Farm.

Ana Huang is a best-selling American author renowned for her contemporary romance and new adult fiction novels. Born to Chinese immigrant parents, her love for writing began as a way to practice English.

Brandon Sanderson is a highly acclaimed American author specializing in fantasy and science fiction. Born in Lincoln, Nebraska, in 1975, his passion for storytelling was sparked during high school.

Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi is a celebrated Ugandan novelist and short story writer, recognized for her rich storytelling and dedication to African narratives

Kathleen Glasgow is a New York Times bestselling author known for her emotionally powerful young adult novels often tackling challenging topics.

Helen Hoang is a celebrated contemporary romance author. Her diagnosis with Autism Spectrum Disorder in 2016, influenced the creation of her debut novel, The Kiss Quotient.

Matt Haig is a British author  having struggled with mental health challenges he is known for his engaging and introspective novels, non-fiction works, and children’s books.

Vex King is an internationally renowned author and a major voice in personal development. Vex transformed his life and now inspires others.

Robert Greene born on May 14, 1959, in Los Angeles, is a renowned author best known for his insightful books on strategy, power, and human behavior.

Ryan Holiday is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and public speaker known for his modern interpretations of Stoic philosophy and its applications in daily life.

Namina Forna is a Sierra Leonean-American author born in Sierra Leone, she moved to the United States at the age of nine and has maintained strong connections with her roots.

Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé is an acclaimed author best known for her debut novel, Ace of Spades. Her works blend social commentary with gripping narratives.

Robert Greene born on May 14, 1959, in Los Angeles, is a renowned author best known for his insightful books on strategy, power, and human behavior.

Beth O’Leary is a British author of contemporary romantic comedies. She is best known for her bestselling debut novel The Flatshare (2019), which has been translated into over 30 languages and adapted into a TV series.

Ann Patchett is an acclaimed American author celebrated for her literary fiction, nonfiction essays, and advocacy for independent bookstores.

​Khaled Hosseini is an Afghan-American novelist, and humanitarian renowned for his evocative storytelling that brings to life the complexities of Afghan culture and history.

Jane Austen was an English novelist renowned for her keen observations of 19th-century British society, particularly the lives of women navigating love, class, and family.

Samantha Shannon, born on November 8, 1991, in Hammersmith, London, is a British author known for her dystopian and high fantasy novels.

Geneva Lee is a New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling author, best known for her Royals Saga series, which blends romance, passion, and intrigue.

Meghan Quinn is a USA Today bestselling author known for her romantic comedies and contemporary romances that blend humor, heart, and steamy moments.

Lyla Sage is a romance author known for her Rebel Blue Ranch series. Her style features small-town / cowboy romance themes, heartfelt emotion, and strong characters.

Joyce Meyer is an American Christian author, speaker, and Bible teacher. She is the founder of Joyce Meyer Ministries. Known for her practical, straightforward teaching style.

Penelope Douglas is a New York Times bestselling romance author, best known for her edgy, emotional stories such as the Fall Away and Devil’s Night series.

Elsie Silver is a Canadian romance author best known for her small-town, western-inspired love stories filled with heat, heart, and unforgettable characters.

Nisha J. Tuli is an international bestselling author who writes romantasy and contemporary romance. Her breakout series Artefacts of Ouranos (starting with Trial of the Sun Queen) is especially popular.

Chloe Walsh is an Irish bestselling romance author, best known for her deeply emotional Boys of Tommen series, which blends young love with raw explorations of mental health, trauma, and healing.

Lana Ferguson is a bestselling contemporary romance author, celebrated for her witty, steamy, and emotionally engaging novels like The Nanny and The Fake Mate.

Mark Greaney is a #1 New York Times bestselling thriller author, best known for creating the Gray Man series, which inspired the 2022 Netflix film starring Ryan Gosling.

Kerri Maniscalo is a #1 New York Times bestselling author best known for her Stalking Jack the Ripper and Kingdom of the Wicked series, which blend mystery, history, and fantasy with dark romance.

Jessa Hastings is best known for her Magnolia Parks series, a deeply emotional, character-driven story of love, heartbreak, and self-discovery set against a glamorous London backdrop.

Tia Williams is a critically acclaimed author and beauty industry veteran, celebrated for her emotionally rich and stylish novels that explore love, ambition, and Black womanhood, most notably her bestseller Seven Days in June.

Silvia Moreno-Garcia is a Mexican-Canadian author and editor known for blending genres from horror to fantasy and noir with a distinctive literary voice that celebrates Mexican culture and folklore.

Rachel Gillig is a fantasy author best known for her atmospheric and emotionally charged debut, One Dark Window. She captivates readers with her lyrical prose and haunting world.

Carissa Broadbent is a contemporary romance author known for her heartwarming and steamy small-town romances that explore love, friendship, and second chances.

Tomi Adeyemi is a New York Times bestselling Nigerian American author known for her Legacy of Orïsha series, starting with Children of Blood and Bone, which combines West African mythology with epic fantasy and social themes.

Rick Riordan is a bestselling American author best known for his Percy Jackson & the Olympians series, which brings Greek mythology to modern-day adventure for young reader.

Kristin Hannah is a bestselling American author known for her emotionally powerful novels, including The Nightingale and The Four Winds, which explore love, resilience, and survival across historical settings.

Toshikazu Kawaguchi is a Japanese author and playwright, best known for Before the Coffee Gets Cold, a reflective novel centered on time travel, memory, and human connection.

Olivie Blake is a bestselling fantasy author, best known for The Atlas Six, a dark academia novel that blends magic, ambition, and psychological intrigue.

Rainbow Rowell is a bestselling American author known for her heartfelt contemporary and young adult novels like Eleanor & Park and Fangirl, which explore love, identity, and belonging

Josephine Angelini is a bestselling American author known for her young adult fantasy and romance novels, especially the Starcrossed series inspired by Greek mythology.

Oprah Winfrey is a globally influential media executive, talk show host, and author, best known for The Oprah Winfrey Show and her impact on storytelling, personal growth, and philanthropy.

John Gwynne is a bestselling British fantasy author, best known for The Faithful and the Fallen series, celebrated for its epic battles, rich world-building, and Norse-inspired themes.

Elif Shafak is an award-winning Turkish-British author, known for her thought-provoking novels like The Forty Rules of Love and 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World, exploring identity, and human connection.

Lisa Jewell is a bestselling British author known for her gripping psychological thrillers, including The Family Upstairs and Then She Was Gone.

Kevin Kwan is a bestselling Singaporean-American author best known for Crazy Rich Asians, a satirical romance that explores wealth, family, and high society in Asia.

Amy Lea is a contemporary romance author known for her fun, relatable rom-com novels like Set on You and Exes and O’s, which blend humor, body positivity, and modern dating experiences.

Kristina Forest is a contemporary romance author known for writing heartfelt stories that center on Black love, self-discovery, and young adulthood, including The Love Lyric and I Wanna Be Where You Are.

L.J. Shen is a bestselling contemporary romance author known for her intense, edgy love stories, particularly the Sinners of Saint and All Saints High series.

Emily Rath is a contemporary romance author best known for her Jacksonville Rays series, blending sports romance with emotional depth and unconventional relationship dynamics.

Bonnie Garmus is a bestselling American author best known for her debut novel Lessons in Chemistry, a witty and empowering story about science, feminism, and unexpected stardom in the 1960s.

Emily Henry is a bestselling contemporary romance author known for her witty, heartfelt novels like Beach Read and People We Meet on Vacation, which explore love, friendship, and self-discovery.

Jenny Han is a bestselling American author best known for her To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before series, which blends young adult romance with coming-of-age themes.

Margaret Atwood is a renowned Canadian author, poet, and literary critic, best known for The Handmaid’s Tale and her influential work in speculative fiction and feminist literature.

Ayanna Lloyd Banwo is a Trinidadian author and poet known for her evocative fiction that explores Caribbean culture, identity, and human relationships.

Nicola Yoon is a bestselling Jamaican-American author known for her young adult novels Everything, Everything and The Sun Is Also a Star, which explore love, identity, and life’s fragility.

Karen M. McManus is a bestselling American author known for her gripping young adult mystery and thriller novels, including One of Us Is Lying and Two Can Keep a Secret.

Chinua Achebe was a Nigerian novelist, poet, and critic, widely regarded as the father of modern African literature and best known for his novel Things Fall Apart.

Jennifer Lynn Barnes is a #1 New York Times bestselling author known for her young adult mystery and thriller series, especially The Inheritance Games.

Pat Barker is an award-winning British author best known for her Regeneration Trilogy, which explores the psychological impact of war and trauma.

Naomi Novik is a bestselling fantasy author known for Uprooted, Spinning Silver, and the Scholomance series, blending folklore with rich, imaginative storytelling.

Wole Soyinka is a Nigerian playwright, poet, and Nobel Laureate, widely regarded as one of Africa’s greatest literary figures and the first African to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.

Natasha Bowen is a bestselling British author known for her YA fantasy novels inspired by West African mythology, especially Skin of the Sea.

Rick Riordan is a bestselling American author best known for his Percy Jackson & the Olympians series, which brings Greek mythology to modern-day adventure for young reader.

Charmaine Wilkerson is a bestselling author and journalist best known for her debut novel Black Cake, a multigenerational story about family, identity, and hidden histories.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a globally acclaimed Nigerian author known for novels like Half of a Yellow Sun and Americanah, which explore identity, culture, and social issues.

Richard Osman is a bestselling British author and television presenter, best known for his cozy mystery series The Thursday Murder Club.

Chika Unigwe is a Nigerian author known for her powerful, thought-provoking novels such as On Black Sisters’ Street, which explore migration, identity, and the lives of African women.

Danielle Lori is a bestselling American author known for her contemporary and romantic suspense novels, particularly the Corrupt series.

Freida McFadden is a bestselling American author known for her fast-paced thrillers, suspense novels, and contemporary fiction.

Holly Black is a bestselling American author renowned for her dark fantasy novels, including The Folk of the Air series and The Cruel Prince.

Sarah A. Parker is a bestselling contemporary romance author known for her emotionally engaging stories of love, self-discovery, and second chances.

Hanya Yanagihara is an American novelist and editor best known for her critically acclaimed novel A Little Life, which explores trauma, friendship, and the human condition.