I'm a journalist, editor, and novelist who is passionate about telling dope stories.
Books
I’m a sucker for happy endings, so I write them! I’m the author of several books, including the popular new adult novel When You’re Ready. Love fun + flirty books? Then I’ve definitely got something for you.
Bylines
Since 2009, I’ve been putting in work! I’ve penned feature articles, cover stories, and celebrity interviews for most of your favorite publications, including EBONY, ESSENCE, TakePart, Vibe, Teen Vogue, and Heart & Soul.
Life
For me, life ain’t all words and rainbows; I deal with real life ish. From my favorite TV shows, travel and raising my son solo, to entrepreneurship and trying live a healthier life, I write about it all.
Read the latest from Britni's blog:
Unexpected Surprises: The Milwaukee Public Market
Last month I traveled to Milwaukee, Wisconsin on a press trip to visit the Harley-Davidson museum and learn more about black biker culture. Have you ever been to Milwaukee? This was my first trip and I'll be honest, at first, I wasn't excited about it. I thought to...
read moreHow Giving Up Helped Me Get Ahead
A few weeks ago, I was asked to write an essay for GOOD magazine's Hustlin' series about why I quit my teaching job to follow my dream of being a freelance writer. Although I had written about it before, I was asked to think about my switch within the larger context...
read moreBlack Folks Travel, But Why Aren’t There More Films About It?
I posted this article over on Clutch magazine, my "day job," but it's quite fitting for this space as well... ~~ I was getting my daily Shadow & Act fix when I ran across an interesting question by Tambay. Although there have been several films about Africa, you...
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