Author Spotlight #6: Desaree ‘D’Ashanta’ Riley

What’s your name (or pen name)?

D’Ashanta

What genre(s) do you write in?

Urban Literature

What genre(s) do you enjoy reading? Why?

I’m not restricted to one genre. I love reading great stories.

Who is your favorite author?

Nisa Santiago

If you were stranded on a desert island with only one book, which book would you choose?

The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton

If you could have a conversation with an author, dead or alive, who would it be? Why?

Nikki Turner

Describe your writing style in one sentence.

I write what’s on my heart by listening to my characters.

Which one of your books is the most talked about?

When a Good Girl Claims the Heart of a Savage

Which one of your books would you like more people to read?

Fell in Love With a Goon, Married a Boss

Where can readers find you on the world wide web?

No website. TikTok, IG, FB, SC, and Twitter. @just_desaree