Black Girls Must Have It All

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 also the author of the bestselling Black Girls Must Die Exhausted trilogy, currently being adapted for television. She lives in Los Angeles.

"Allen's trilogy [is] a must-read. It's refreshing to see Tabitha gain confidence over the course of the novel as she navigates being a mother, a friend, a daughter, and a career woman who's faced with life-changing decisions, and while it's not seamless, it sure is powerful. An inspiring finale about the strength of women and the bonds of sisterhood." - Kirkus Reviews

"Masterfully written and pitch perfect, Black Girls Must Be Magic is, simply, magic." - Good Morning America on Black Girls Must Be Magic

"Allen shines in her second installment of a planned trilogy about a career-driven Black woman... Allen's sharp, frank prose advances the engaging plot. This bittersweet treat will have wide appeal with women's fiction fans." - Publishers Weekly on Black Girls Must Be Magic

"An impossible-to-put-down novel chronicling Tabitha Walker's extremely relatable journey through relationships-with men, friends, family, and most importantly, herself. With finely-drawn characterizations and touching life lessons, Jayne Allen paints Tabitha's "adulting" journey with heartbreaking, heartwarming strokes that stayed with me long after I'd finished reading. (On a personal note, as a Black woman who struggles with infertility, it's so refreshing that Allen sheds a light on this rarely-told story.) Sign me up for the trilogy!" - Tia Williams, award-winning author of The Perfect Find and Seven Days in June on Black Girls Must Die Exhausted

"Black Girls Must Die Exhausted is a smart, sophisticated portrait of three very different women, united in both their struggles and their joy. Allen seamlessly blends sharp social commentary with a heartwarming story of friendship between irresistibly complex characters. A fresh, punch-packing debut from an author to watch!" -