Jacinta Howard is an Atlanta-based author and culture journalist with over a decade of experience writing about music, art, and pop culture. Her bylined articles have appeared in publications such as Eater, Atlanta Magazine, Shondaland, BET, and Rock The Bells, where she served as an editor. Her 2022 article about the chicken wings served at Atlanta’s Magic City strip club earned an American Society of Magazine Editors Award nomination, while her exploration of the Atlanta University Center’s influence on hip-hop was honored in The City of Atlanta's Hip Hop 50 Time Capsule.
A USA Today-recognized author and two-time RONE Award nominee, Howard’s novels delve into themes of relationships, personal healing, and intimacy, often reflecting her background in music and cultural journalism. Her works have been featured in USA Today, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Book Riot, and OkayAfrica. Outside of writing, she enjoys spending time with her family, often at the beach with a good book and a carefully curated playlist.