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Urban Fiction
Urban fiction is also known as street lit or street fiction. It is written primarily by African-Americans and is as much defined by the socio-economic realities and culture of its characters as the urban setting. The tone for urban fiction is usually dark, focusing on the underside of city living. Profanity, sex, and violence are usually explicit, with the writer not shying away from or watering-down the material. Most authors of this genre draw upon their past experiences to depict their storylines
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We were about to make love in the same bed I shared with my husband, and the extent of our immorality was weighing in on both of us, but not enough to stop us.
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― Dem Country Girls Love Hard: Everybody Starts Off With A Clean Slate
― Dem Country Girls Love Hard: Everybody Starts Off With A Clean Slate
In this bookclub we will read street lit and urban fiction from all African American authors. We…more
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This group is here to connect authors and readers who enjoy reading and writing primarily Africa…more
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This is a bookstagram group for; Urban, Street Lit Readers, Authors & Publishers.
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last active 3 years ago
This group is created for new and up and coming urban fiction writers. If you are looking for a …more
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