Jayne Allen is a writer, producer, entrepreneur, and forever recovering lawyer. She is a proud native of Detroit and graduate of Duke University and Harvard Law School. Purposeful in centering and celebrating black women's societal contributions, Allen crafts transcultural stories exploring contemporary issues such as modern relationships, workplace and career dynamics, and the complexities of race.
Her common themes include mental and physical health and highlight the importance of self-love and self-care-all with a healthy dose of warmth and humor. Allen is the author of the bestselling Black Girls Must Die Exhausted trilogy, currently being adapted for television, and The Most Wonderful Time. She is also a collaborator with Malcolm Lee on The Best Man: Unfinished Business. She lives in Los Angeles.
Her common themes include mental and physical health and highlight the importance of self-love and self-care-all with a healthy dose of warmth and humor. Allen is the author of the bestselling Black Girls Must Die Exhausted trilogy, currently being adapted for television, and The Most Wonderful Time. She is also a collaborator with Malcolm Lee on The Best Man: Unfinished Business. She lives in Los Angeles.
