National bestselling author Joy Deja King, also known as the “Literary Sweetheart,” is renowned for her young, fresh, and seductive novels that offer a deep dive into the complexities of street life and the glamorous yet dangerous world of the entertainment industry. With over fifty novels to her name, Joy’s career skyrocketed when she dominated the #1 spot on the ESSENCE Bestsellers list for seven consecutive months with her hit title Queen Bitch, part of the highly successful Bitch Series. In 2019, she cemented her place in the literary world by winning the African American Literary Award for Best Street/Urban Fiction for Assassins…: Episode 1 (Be Careful With Me).

A staple in the Urban Street Fiction genre, Joy made her literary debut with Dirty Little Secrets (St. Martin’s Press), a novel inspired by her own experiences in the entertainment industry. She continued her captivating storytelling with the sequel, Hooker to Housewife.