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Taj McCoy
Oakland-born law grad, Taj McCoy, is committed to writing stories championing Black and biracial women of color, plus-sized protagonists, Black love, Black joy, and characters with a strong sense of sisterhood and familial bonds.
Taj started writing as a small child, enjoying the success of her first publications in elementary school. Since then, her dream has always been to become a professional writer. As a law student, she attempted her first novels and joined the Twitter writing community. Though Taj has spent more than ten years working in higher education administration, she continued to pursue her goal and ultimately finished her first novel in 2018, securing her agent in 2019.When she’s not writing,
Taj may be on Twitter boosting other marginalized writers, trying to zen out in yoga, sharing recipes on her website, binge-watching her favorite reality tv, or cooking private supper club meals for close friends. Catch her producing and co-hosting the Fat Like Me Podcast, which celebrates body diversity in publishing and entertainment, or watch her join forces with several writer friends on Sundays for the Better Than Brunch video podcast. When time permits, she serves as the #DVdebut Program Manager for Diverse Voices, Inc. and as a mentor for 2020 Pitch Wars.
Genres: Romance
New and upcoming books
Novels
Savvy Sheldon Feels Good as Hell (2022)
Zora Books Her Happy Ever After (2023)
The Good Ones are Taken (2024)
Zora Books Her Happy Ever After (2023)
The Good Ones are Taken (2024)
Anthologies edited
Taj McCoy recommends
Things I'll Never Say (2023)
Cassandra Newbould
"Raw and vivid, Things I'll Never Say gives a genuine and emotional account of processing loss. Having lost a sibling as a young adult myself, Newbould hit the nail on the head--grief is very much the ebb and flow of waves capable of consuming those left behind. Burning the coping journals is a hauntingly beautiful way for Casey to remain connected to her twin brother."
The Two Lives of Sara (2022)
Catherine Adel West
"The Two Lives of Sara completely took my breath away. Catherine Adel West's masterful way with words is vibrant, gut-wrenching, and hauntingly beautiful. Sara's story brought tears to my eyes and will be one that I will continue to revisit for years to come."
Would You Rather (2022)
Allison Ashley
"Would You Rather is a dynamic page-turner from the very first chapter. Allison Ashley has a masterful way of lighting the kindling in a slow, deliberate burn between two stubborn best friends who refuse to admit what everyone else sees clearly. I laughed out loud as Noah coveted the way Mia looked at chicken wings--any partner would be so lucky to receive such a longing gaze."
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