Attica Locke
Fiction
Attica Locke is an accomplished writer and screenwriter whose work often explores themes of race and justice in the American South.
Her debut novel, Black Water Rising, garnered critical acclaim and multiple award nominations.
Locke's screenwriting credits include projects for major studios and production companies.
She has participated in prestigious film programs and is a graduate of Northwestern University.
Born in Houston, Texas, Locke now resides in Los Angeles with her family.
Her writing is noted for its atmospheric depictions of Southern settings and incisive examinations of racial dynamics in contemporary America.
