Since being named Queen of Thug Lit by Nikki Turner, "New York Times" bestselling author Wahida Clark has cemented her position as the leader in her genre with her bestselling "Thug" and "Payback" series. Her work has become a template for other writers who try to imitate her compelling blend of intrigue, passion, and luxury with the often-violent realities of life on the streets. Wahida Clark was born and raised in Trenton, New Jersey. She decided to write fiction while serving out a 10 1/2 year term at a women's federal prison camp in Lexington, Kentucky.