From Self-Published to New York Times Bestselling Author: Sadeqa Johnson Shares Her Story

On episode #29 of the Reed, Write, & Create podcast, New York Times bestselling author Sadeaqa Johnson is on the show, sharing her inspiring author journey and her practical strategies to living a successful literary life.

Sadeqa Johnson is the New York Times bestselling author of five novels, including Yellow Wife and her latest, The House of Eve, which was the February 2023 Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick. Sadeqa’s  accolades include being a NAACP Image Award nominee, a 2022 Hurston/Wright Foundation Legacy finalist, a BCALA Literary Honoree, and the Library of Virginia’s Literary People’s Choice Award winner. She is a Kimbilio Fellow and teaches in the M.F.A. program at Drexel University. Originally from Philadelphia, she currently lives near Richmond, VA with her husband and three teens.

Before she was topping the bestseller charts, Sadeqa was hand-selling her self-published novel, determined to prove herself to a publishing industry who wouldn’t give her a book deal. During our conversation, Sadeqa shares how she went from that frustrating place, to where she is today, working on her sixth novel, winning multiple literary awards, and teaching in a MFA program, all with no signs of slowing down. 

This is the episode you need to listen to for inspiration, actionable strategies for your writing life, and motivation to keep writing! You can listen to the podcast on Apple podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen to podcasts.

Learn More about Sadeqa Johnson

To learn more about Sadeqa Johnson, visit her website at Sadeqa.net

To follow Sadeqa on Instagram, her favorite online hangout, find her @Sadeqasays

Purchase your copy of Sadeqa’s latest book, the New York Times bestseller, The House of Eve from the Reed, Write, & Create Bookshop. You’ll be supporting the Reed, Write, & Create platform and Sadeqa!