LYNN IS DEAD

Unfortunately, the entertainment world has suffered another blow in loosing famed urban fiction author, E. Lynn Harris. If you’re not familiar with his books (Invisible Life, Just As I Am), he is most notably recognized for bringing the lifestyles of down low men to the masses (before J.L. King). Women, in particular, took to his books. Author of Hiding In Hip Hop, Terrance Dean, made a statement about Lynn’s passing.

"I am deeply shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of New York Times best-selling author, E. Lynn Harris. He was a dear friend and mentor who paved the way for authors such as myself.

E. Lynn broke ground and created a whole new genre of writing and the literary world will be void by this tragedy. His writings not only impacted the African American community, but the entire world."

You can also visit the archives on www.etwireonline.com for an interview with Dean about his Hiding In Hip Hop.

So, tell me did you read any Harris’ books?