Drew, Bernard A. (2007) 100 Most Popular African American Authors: Biographical Sketches and Bibliographies Westport, Connecticut: Libraries Unlimited Topic African American romance Rochelle Alers Tina McElroy Ansa Leslie Esdaile Banks Angela Benson Michele Andrea Bowen Connie Briscoe Anita Richmond Bunkley Aisha Ford Gwynne Forster Sharon Ewell Foster Patricia Haley E. Lynn Harris Donna Hill Brenda Jackson Beverly Jenkins Sandra Kitt Felicia Mason Evelyn Palfrey Francis Ray Kimberla Lawson Ruby Eboni Snoe Chassie L. West Alice Wootson Courtni Wright Frank Yerby Zane