Trae Macklin is the pen name of Wahida Clark, an American author who is well-known for her urban fiction novels. Macklin began as a character in Clark's "Thug" series before becoming a pseudonym for the author. Clark created the character while writing her successful "Thug" series, which she began while serving time at a federal prison camp. Since then, she has written several short stories and more than a dozen novels, including the "Payback" series and the "Flippin the Hustle" series as Trae Macklin.
Wahida Clark began her writing career while incarcerated and has since become a successful author and publisher. She has written a dozen novels and short stories, and her work has gained a large and loyal following. After creating the "New York Times" bestselling "Payback" and "Thug" series, Clark opened her own publishing company, Wahida Clark Presents, which publishes adult and teen urban fiction. Through her publishing company, Clark has been able to provide a platform for new and diverse voices in the urban fiction genre.
In addition to writing under the pseudonym Trae Macklin, Wahida Clark has also written under her own name. Her novels often explore themes of crime, violence, and redemption, and her writing is known for its gritty realism and authentic dialogue. Despite the often dark subject matter of her work, Clark's writing is also imbued with a sense of hope and the possibility of change. Through her writing, she has been able to reach a wide audience and has become a respected and influential voice in the urban fiction genre.