Naleighna Kai is a USA TODAY, Essence®, and national bestselling author, known for her thought-provoking and controversial women's fiction, contemporary fiction, Christian fiction, romance, suspense, and science fiction novels. Her work often explores unique love triangles and women's issues, making her a popular contributor to a New York Times bestseller and a respected figure in the literary world.
Beyond her writing, Kai is a dedicated advocate for other authors. She has been instrumental in helping several national bestselling and aspiring writers land book deals with major publishing houses. Her experience and expertise in the publishing industry led her to create the NK Tribe Called Success and organize the annual Cavalcade of Authors, which brings together accomplished writing talent and gives readers intimate access to their favorite authors.
Kai's career as an author began in December 1999, when she independently published her first two novels. She later acquired a book deal with an imprint of Simon & Schuster and then with an independent publishing house founded by two national bestselling authors. Currently, she is the CEO of Macro Marketing & Promotions Group and the founder of the author support group M-LAS.
In addition to her work as an author and advocate, Kai is also a marketing consultant for several national bestselling and aspiring writers. Her commitment to the literary community and her ability to help others succeed in the publishing industry have earned her numerous accolades, including being named a member of the Chicago Vocational School Hall of Fame, a Mercedes Benz Mentor Award Nominee, and the E. Lynn Harris Author of Distinction. She currently resides in Chicago and is working on her next two books.