E. Lynn Harris R. I. P.

E. Lynn Harris, the best-selling author and a pioneer of gay black fiction, has died. He was only 54.
His novels inspired millions of readers and he specialized in writing about African-American gay culture, including the "down low" aspect in the black community.
Harris published 11 novels, 10 of which were on The New York Times best-seller list and was well-loved by fans around the world. He will be missed. Condolences to his family and friends.

Try one of his great books:

Abide with Me

And This Too Shall Pass

Any Way the Wind Blows

Basketball Jones

I Say a Little Prayer

If This World Were Mine

Just Too Good To Be True

A Love of My Own

Not a Day Goes By

What Becomes of the Brokenhearted: a Memoir