Adenike

Biography

Adenike B. Lucas (Pronounced: "Ah-Day-Knee-Kay") was born, raised and currently resides in Richmond, VA -- the canvas that she paints her literary worlds on. Known to obsessively talk about her adoration for the artist, Prince, Adenike is also known to create fantastical "stories" that she tells her friends, and that she almost believes herself.

Adenike is the author of two novels and a short story compilation book with co-author, Arielle Crowell. Adenike’s Genre of choice is Urban Paranormal which blends supernatural elements with city life to create a world that fits in this reality where any entity can live. She is also a founding partner of the publishing company, Literati Media Group (currently being revamped)

In 2009, Adenike wrote her first novel, "Vampire Whore" which has sold several copies all over the world and has been received well by book reviewers and book readers. The storyline for this piece meshed her love of Vampires with the realism of urban/street life. The story mixed suspense, love, and thrills to create a world of possibilities. "Vampire Whore" is known as a ”Cult Classic” with a fan following that spans race, creed, and age demographics.

In 2013, Adenike established her publishing company, Literati Media Group with two other co-founder's and published her second well received novel, "I Love Him, He Loves Me Not". This story focused on untreated mental health issues and the pressures of being a socially accepted young woman. "I Love Him, He Loves Me Not" was given rave reviews by OOSA Book Club and AAMBC; two prominent book organizations in the African American Literature Community. With the opening of Literati, Adenike published a book with a compilation of a few of her short stories she’d written in between her first and second novels, entitled, "Tales of Intrigue".

Currently, Adenike is promoting her third novel titled, "Birthright" which touches on African Spirituality and blends with current African-American culture to weave a story about healing relationships within families and owning the power that has been passed down by your ancestors. With the launch of this book, Adenike, plans to rebuild Literati with the help of the original co-founders and introduce a new author under the Literati brand.

Over the years, Adenike has been a part of several writer’s group which uses critique methods to enhance the writing craft. She has been a part of several writer’s workshops and been a consultant on other writer’s projects. Adenike has also been requested to ghost write several novels. In 2020, Adenike’s writing schedule will include book two of the series her first novel is a part of and it’s corresponding movie script. She will also be promoting her current release to book clubs and reviewers

Her passions include good art, good food, and a good time.

Where to find Adenike online

Where to buy in print

Videos

Birthright
In a house built by legacy, one woman's choice awakens a family's past and changes legacy to destruction

Books

Birthright
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 85,940. Language: English. Published: May 4, 2020 by Literati Media Group. Categories: Fiction » African American fiction » Urban life, Fiction » Women's fiction » General
Medallion learns the power her ancestors possessed also lives within her. With the help of her Aunt Mary, her husband Waymen, and her new friend Nurse Jackie, will she finally make the sacrifice of love, or will she allow her selfishness to rip her away from her true destiny?

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