A New York Times bestselling author, he is particularly known for his novels about contemporary African-American life. His best-known works include An Accidental Affair (2012), Sister, Sister (1996), Liars Game (2000), and Thieves' Paradise (2002). He worked for FedEx and as a department store bill collector during his college years at Memphis State University. After moving to Los Angeles, he dabbled in acting and stand-up comedy.
