A native Memphian and graduate of Howard University, Laurinda has been called a “literary juggernaut” by journalists and a “uniquely gifted storyteller” by critics. Laurinda successfully self-published her first novel, Fire & Brimstone, in 2001. The title, along with its sequel UnderCover, was optioned by Strebor Books, the then rapidly-growing publishing company of national best-selling author, Zane. Fire & Brimstone was selected as a national finalist for the coveted Lambda Literary Award for Best Debut Fiction in 2004....read more
