Attica Locke is a highly acclaimed American author, renowned for her thriller novels. She was born and raised in Texas and graduated from Northwestern University. Locke's literary career took off with her first novel, Black Water Rising, which was nominated for several prestigious awards including an Edgar Award, a NAACP Image Award, and a Los Angeles Times Book Prize. The book was also shortlisted for the UK's Orange Prize.
Locke's success continued with her second novel, The Cutting Season, which became a national bestseller and won the Ernest Gaines Award for Literary Excellence. Her work has gained significant recognition, not only in the literary world but also in the film and television industry. She has written scripts for major studios such as Paramount, Disney, Warner Bros, Twentieth Century Fox, Jerry Bruckheimer Films, HBO, Dreamworks, and Silver Pictures. Locke is also known for her work as a writer and producer for the Fox drama series, Empire.
In addition to her writing career, Locke has been a fellow at the Sundance Institute’s Feature Filmmakers Lab. She has also served on the board of the Library Foundation of Los Angeles. Despite her busy career, Locke manages to balance her professional and personal life, residing in Los Angeles, California with her husband and daughter. Her work continues to captivate audiences, solidifying her position as a prominent figure in the literary and entertainment industries.