Jacinta Howard

Jacinta Howard is an Atlanta-based author and culture journalist with over a decade of experience writing about music, art, and pop culture. Jacinta’s work has appeared in Eater, Atlanta Magazine, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Shondaland, BET, and Rock The Bells, where she served as an editor. Her 2022 article on Atlanta’s Magic City wings was nominated for an American Society of Magazine Editors Award, and her exploration of the Atlanta University Center’s impact on hip-hop was honored in The City of Atlanta's Hip Hop 50 Time Capsule.

As a lifelong music lover, Jacinta’s experiences in culture journalism naturally influence her novels, which explore the complexities of relationships, personal healing, and true intimacy. Named a USA TODAY-recognized author and two-time RONE (Reward of Novel Excellence) Award nominee, her books have been featured in USA Today, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Book Riot, and OkayAfrica. When she’s not writing, she’s relaxing on a beach with her family, a good book, and a great playlist.