Jaid Black is the pen name of Tina Marie Engler, an author who was born in Salem, Ohio in 1972. She has made a significant contribution to the literary world by fusing romance and erotica to create a whole new genre. Her work has been celebrated for its groundbreaking approach to romantic storytelling, which has captivated readers and challenged conventions.
Jaid Black is also the founder and owner of Ellora's Cave Publishing, a leading publisher of erotic romance novels. Ms. Engler has been featured in numerous national and international news outlets, including The Washington Post, L.A. Times, Forbes, Publisher's Weekly, and national TV news stations. She was officially recognized by Romantic Times Magazine with their first ever Trail Blazer award as the mastermind of erotic romance as it is known and loved today. Writing as Jaid Black, her books have received numerous distinctions, including a nomination for the Henry Miller award for the best literary sex scene written in the English language.
In addition to her work as Jaid Black, Ms. Engler also writes under the pseudonym Jasmine LeVeaux. She is a prolific writer, having published numerous novels across various genres, including adult fiction, adult science fiction, and political satire. Her work has been celebrated for its wit, humor, and intelligence, and she has been praised by critics and readers alike for her ability to tackle complex and controversial topics with sensitivity and nuance. Ms. Engler's contributions to the literary world have been widely recognized, and she has been featured in major news outlets such as Time magazine and Salon. She maintains a website, jaidblack.com, where readers can view her entire catalog of work.