Urban fiction authors who overcame prison and forged lucrative careers

Shannon Holmes

Shannon Holmes, was armed with nothing more than a General Educational Development (GED) and a prison record when he decided that writing about his street experiences rather than living them was his life’s mission.

While serving five years in prison for various drug convictions, Holmes wrote his first novel and negotiated a deal with Triple Crown Publications. His timely classic, B-More Careful, was the launching pad for his successful career as an author.

The novel sold half-a-million copies, B-More Careful and transformed Holmes into a platinum commodity in publishing.

Holmes continues to be a giant in urban fiction and has released several other popular street novels.

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