Terry McMillan

Terry McMillan is an African-American author known for her strong female protagonists.

She developed a love for books while working at a library as a teenager.

McMillan studied journalism at UC Berkeley and film at Columbia University.

Her career took off with her third novel, "Waiting to Exhale," which became a bestseller and was later adapted into a film.

Several of her other works, including "How Stella Got Her Groove Back" and "Disappearing Acts," have also been made into movies.

McMillan's writing often explores themes of family, relationships, and personal growth, with her most recent novel, "Who Asked You?", focusing on family dynamics and trusting one's judgment.