Hello, Gorgeous! Welcome to my world.

Before I spill the tea on me, let me warn you in advance. I’m one of those writers who lends her pen to multiple genres. Contemporary. Romance. Even children’s lit. But, African-American Historical Fiction is my heartbeat, my pleasure and purpose. There! Now, you know my little secret. In other news related to Suzette, I’m a third-generation West coast native. I’m also an avid reader who grew up with my nose in a book, and have my mother and grandmother to thank for my love of literature.

Granny loved westerns. Mama still devours psychological thrillers and mysteries. Me? Harlem Renaissance writers and African-American historical & contemporary fiction are my things! My love for reading proved a natural bridge to writing. Now, I unapologetically create female-forward fiction with African-American women front row & center. It’s so satisfying to not merely place Black women at the center of my narratives, but to build entire cosmoses around them. Again, welcome to my world. I’m so glad you’re here!