Jayne Allen on The Best Man, Black Women in Fiction, and Building Her Literary Universe

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Black Women Amplified

Monica Wisdom

50 episodes

1 week ago

Black Women Amplified is where culture, creativity, and real life converge. Hosted by Monica Wisdom, this show delivers in-depth conversations and inspiring interviews with women who are expanding the conversation through art, entertainment, empowerment, and personal evolution.

From behind-the-scenes insights to bold storytelling, each episode invites you to slow down, listen in, and tap into the brilliance of women forging new paths. This is more than a podcast, it’s a vibe, a space, and a movement.

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Jayne Allen on The Best Man, Black Women in Fiction, and Building Her Literary Universe

Black Women Amplified

50 minutes

3 weeks ago

Jayne Allen on The Best Man, Black Women in Fiction, and Building Her Literary Universe

In this episode of Black Women Amplified, we sit down with Jayne Allen, the bestselling author of the acclaimed Black Girls Must trilogy, a series that has captured the hearts of readers around the world. Jayne shares her journey from Harvard-trained attorney to bestselling novelist, turning her brilliance, purpose, and creativity into a powerful storytelling career.

You will hear about her collaboration with Malcolm D. Lee, the visionary filmmaker behind The Best Man franchise, and what it was like joining forces to expand one of the most beloved stories in Black culture into a new literary experience. Jayne also opens up about what is next in the Jayne Allen Universe, from new projects to empowering the next generation of authors through her education platform, Book Genius.

This conversation is for every Black woman who is ready to own her story, claim her voice, and build a legacy rooted in creativity and courage. In this episode, you will hear:

Jayne’s journey from Harvard Law to bestselling author
The creative collaboration with Malcolm D. Lee on The Best Man book series
How she built the Black Girls Must Die Exhausted trilogy into a global phenomenon
The business and purpose behind her storytelling empire
Insights into Book Genius and how she helps aspiring authors navigate publishing
What is next in the Jayne Allen Universe

About Jayne Allen:
Jayne Allen is the bestselling author of Black Girls Must Die Exhausted, Black Girls Must Be Magic, Black Girls Must Have It All, and The Most Wonderful Time. She is also the co-author of The Best Man book series, inspired by the beloved film and television franchise created by Malcolm D. Lee.

A graduate of Duke University and Harvard Law School, Jayne is the founder of Book Genius, where she helps authors master the art and business of publishing. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, Essence, Good Morning America, USA Today, and more.

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