Shakela James is a best-selling self-published author from Houston, TX. Her passion for literature started at the tender age of 3 and has been a prominent part of her life ever since.

In 2015, Shakela took a leap of faith and published her first novel, Too Good To Be True, independently. Shortly after, she signed with a publisher and re-released her debut book, which peaked at #2 on Amazon’s best seller charts. She quickly became a staple in the urban literary community, garnering rave reviews from her peers along with readers all over the world.

With a unique writing style, relatable characters, fresh story lines, and jaw-dropping plot twists, Shakela James has taken the literary industry by storm. Whether she’s taking you on an emotional rollercoaster with the timeless novel, Mascara and Moscato - or driving you down memory lane with the authentic honesty of the BITTER series, Shakela James knows how to convey a message and get the people talking!

In the near future, Shakela James plans to add publisher, producer, mentor, screenwriter, and public speaker to her resume. In the meantime, her many titles -brand coach, designer, podcaster, and blogger to name a few—are enough to keep her happy, busy, booked, and unbothered.