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Lyndell Williams is a USA Today Bestselling author. She is a cultural critic with a background in literary criticism specializing in romance. She is an editor, writing coach, and mentor. She has been published in peer-reviewed journals and writes for multiple online publications.

2021 recipient Fofky's Reader's Choice Award
2017 recipient Consuela Francis Award

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Hi, Ms. Williams, What a joy it was for me to discover you. I am a little late to the party but so happy to be here. After having read all of the ones listed in Amazon, I wonder if Black American women being Muslim are subject to the biases you write about? Why do you think this is? "Open to Love" - more more more. Thank you, Ann

Lyndell Williams Hi, Ann. This is such a great question! I'm sorry I didn't see it sooner. The answer is yes. Black Muslim women often encounter the same biases as Bla…moreHi, Ann. This is such a great question! I'm sorry I didn't see it sooner. The answer is yes. Black Muslim women often encounter the same biases as Black women who are not Muslim. Black Muslim women often face anti-Blackness and bias within Muslim culture in addition to those in the broader society. Being Black women is foundational to our identities, and many of us embrace our Black womanhood. Consequently, we encounter and must resist bias and bigotry because of it.

I write Black (African American) Muslim female characters with a self-awareness of social dynamics at the intersections of their race, gender and faith. Although not all of them experience outright bias, they're prepared to deal with it. (less)

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Lyndell, What has been the most difficult book for you to write so far and why?

Lyndell Williams Hi, Tiffani. Sweet Love, Bitter Fruit remains the most difficult book for me. I poured so much of my own struggles with infertility (the pain and frus…moreHi, Tiffani. Sweet Love, Bitter Fruit remains the most difficult book for me. I poured so much of my own struggles with infertility (the pain and frustration) into the main character. Every scene with her dealing with her situation dredged up some of my pain. It was hard getting through them. Thanks for asking!(less)

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	Emilio DeLuca 4.46 avg rating — 387 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	My Way to You (Brothers in Law #1) 4.15 avg rating — 234 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Groom (Ramadan Nights Book 1) 3.96 avg rating — 89 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Open to Love 4.28 avg rating — 65 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Building on Broken Dreams 4.39 avg rating — 62 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Sweet Love, Bitter Fruit (Brothers in Law #2) 4.62 avg rating — 58 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Queen of the Castle (Open to Love 2) 4.20 avg rating — 49 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Stroke at Midnight 4.06 avg rating — 47 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Trapped in Sin (Sinner Series #1) 4.05 avg rating — 37 ratings — published 2021	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Ex-Wife: A Muslim Romance by Lyndell Williams (Goodreads Author), Ramadan Nights 4.55 avg rating — 33 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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