Elijah R. Freeman
CEO | URBAN AINT DEAD
Elijah R. Freeman is an author from Riverdale, Georgia, and a UBAWA Top 100 Author’s award winner. Having penned eight novels so far, he is quickly becoming known as “The Future of Urban Fiction”. He now is the C.E.O of URBAN AINT DEAD, and has made some of the biggest moves from behind the wall. His books have appearedin KITE Magazine, States Vs. Us, Prison Legal News and Aspiring Authors Magazine.
Meet The Authors
Nai
Born and raised in Harlem, NY, Authoress Nai has always been ahead of her time. Her love for writing and reading gave her the confidence to submit her first novel to a popular publishing house. After completing her first three book series, she pushed forward in the game, building and expanding her reader base. As she continues to build a name in the Urban Fiction industry as The Hood Love Dealer, Nai’s goal has always been to highlight hood romance in all of its many facets. With her witty sense of humor and her NY swag, she has the ability to bring her characters alive and take her readers on a journey they never forget.
Kyiris Ashley
Kyiris Ashley, nicked named “The Key to Urban Fiction” was born on August 13th in Detroit MI. Kyiris developed her love for writing as early as nine, when she won a short story contest in the fourth grade. From there, she went on to continue to write stories, and hand them off to her classmates. Kyiris dreamed of having the success of her favorite authors Mary Monroe, Omar Tyree and Eric Jerome Dicky, as she manifested her writing career at an early age.
In early 2019, Kyiris co-wrote and released her first novel under a pen name, before coming into her own as Kyiris Ashley. At the start of the pandemic in early 2020, Kyiris Ashley began writing the Blended Families trilogy, which quickly gave her the title of best-selling author. As of today, Kyiris is still bringing the heat with her pen, as she writes novels and scripted movies and series.
Tron Hill
Born and raised in Atlanta, Tron Hill brings a unique perspective to the literary world with his debut book, "IN The Streetz." Being currently incarcerated in Georgia, Tron offers readers an unfiltered glimpse into the streets, drawing from his own experiences and observations. With a passion for providing authentic narratives, Tron invites readers to see the world through his eyes, shedding light on the realities of life beyond conventional boundaries.
Huff Tha Great
Rashad Hough, pen name, HUFF THA GREAT, is a young African-American author from Washington D.C. Eight years in, he still doing it like he never left the streets.
Having really lived the life that he writes about, he's giving it to you raw and uncut, showing you how this street shit really is.
Telia Teanna
Telia Teanna, born and raised is Stockton, California is a literary influencer turned author. With a background in journalism and media arts, she took those skills and used them to fuel a passion project called, “The Urban Hotspot,” where she began sharing her love for urban fiction books. After discovering a community of other book lovers, she eventually began sharing another passion of hers, writing. Finding success in writing short stories, with lot of support and encouragement from peers and her following, she was invited to participate in an anthology titled: “90’s Kinda Love.” With a promising literary career on the horizon, Telia intends to bring you sexy and eccentric stories that will leave you lusting for more.
Juhnell Morgan
JUHNELL MORGAN, raised in Chicago and forced into the system at a very young age, found himself
exposed to the violent street life and earned himself the title of a “gangster.” As the streets guarantee,
you will either end up in a cell or a casket, Juhnell landed a 50-year prison sentence at the age of 20 as
the result of the street life.
After spending his first 10 years in segregation, he had to make a change so he began focusing on
writing. Having been through the street life, writing allowed him to share experiences that only those
that lived it would understand. Driven by doubt and nay-sayers, Juhnell took a chance and reached out
to URBAN AINT DEAD, and within a month, he was signed to the UAD family.
With his first book dropping in the spring of ’22, Juhnell saw a brighter future in sight and enrolled in a
creative writing course through Stratford Career Institute. As he strives to be a better writer Juhnell is
also fighting for his freedom and hopes to be a voice for the victims of the justice system.
Toōla
Born and raised in the Mid West, Toola is a freelance writer, essayist, poet, former gang member, hustler, and CEO/Founder of the now defunct music production company, "Lethal Weapon Entertainment." He has an Associates Degree in General Education and is the Founder of Apprised Prisoner Publications, with several pieces of writing published in the field of small press.
Manny Black
Manny Black is a New Jersey native who’s been perfecting his craft since the days of scribbling raps in his yellow and white pads about the late 90’s, to crossing over to Street Lit manuscripts a decade later, since the rap game was in his rear view mirror due to a lengthy prison sentence in New Jersey State Prison.
Despite the odds set against him, he was so creative, he was set free by his unique writing skills, which brought the streets to his cell. With a plethora of novels waiting to hit the market and take the industry by storm, he manifested his debut series, “Good Girls Gone Rogue.”
Chris Green
Chris Green is a young, black author, born in Atlanta, GA. Raised in the Collier Heights projects, his passion for literature and writing started as a child. As he grew, he honed in on those skills, eventually using them to explore other avenues dealing with the arts. At the age of 18, he was incarcerated for making the wrong choice. And while his movement was halted, it didn't stop him from accomplishing his goals and then some 12 years later. The author of over 20 titles, Author Chris Green is continuing to make his mark on the Urban Fiction industry.