Nadira

Nadira Jamerson is a journalist and creative writer from Pasadena, California. She attended Howard University, where she received her B.A. in English. Through poetry, short stories, comics, and more, Nadira's often gruesome yet heartwarming works primarily explore Black queer identity, family dynamics, health, and  — above all  — hope.

 

She is the author of "Believe You," a comic published by DC Comics about healthcare inequities in the U.S., and "I Want to Love My Own Life," a horror-fantasy novel that explores the need for competent mental health care for Black and queer folks. Her short stories have been featured in numerous anthologies and magazines. In 2022, Nadira received the Ladies of Horror Award and the Horror Writers Association’s Diversity Grant for her contributions to the horror genre. She also enjoys hosting read-ins and writing workshops, where she inspires folks to create and embrace diverse artists.