As a four-time New York Times bestselling author of 16 novels, Wahida Clark is hailed as the Official Queen of Street Literature.

Her journey is far from ordinary: she served 9 1/2 years in federal prison, where she not only founded a publishing company but also caught the eye of Martha Stewart, who reviewed her business plan. Immediately upon release she went on to sign tow major publishing deals with Cash Money Records. Where her first 3 books on their Simon & Schuster Imprint Cash Money Books hit the New York Times Best-Sellers List.

Today, she serves as a mentor and President of Prodigal Sons and Daughters, a 501(c)(3) focused on mental and behavioral health, substance abuse, and life skills training. Known for her transformative "From Worst to First" philosophy, she emphasizes that one's past does not define their future.

Wahida Clark has sold over 1.5 million books, published more than 150 titles, and just signed on as the Exclusive US Content Provider of books, film and music on prison tablets, solidifying her reputation as a Distribution Queen in the literary world.

She also excels as a Celebrity Book Writing Coach and Book Branding Coach, empowering others to share their stories. With a history of youth development work for disenfranchised communities, she embodies the essence of resilience and innovation, making her an inspiring speaker for a diverse range of audiences.

CLARKS BESTSELLING NOVELS INCLUDE:

Thugs and The Women Who Love Them

Every Thug Needs A Lady

Thug Matrimony

Thug Lovin’

Payback Is A Mutha

Payback With Ya Life

Sleeping With The Enemy

She has also edited her first anthology, What’s Really Hood!: A Collection of Tales from the Streets.