Brenda Hampton is a native St. Louisian with a gift and passion for writing. She maintained journals for several years, but it wasn't until she read Terry McMillan's Disappearing Acts that she considered taking her writing adventures to another level. Having a reputation for bringing the heat to readers, Hampton's literary career is filled with many accomplishments. She is an Essence Magazine Bestselling Author, she was named a Favorite Female Fiction writer in Upscale Magazine, she was a 2009 African American Literary Award Nominee for her mystery novel, The Dirty Truth, and was awarded Best