Chatting it up with Tamika Shaunta'e Howard

Shauntáe was born as Tamika Shauntáe Howard in Chicago, IL. She grew up as teen in Hammond, IN. She began writing poems and music at the age of 12 and after reading her first novel at 21 she began her love of writing urban novels. For the Love of the Hustle was her first published novel to share with the world. She is a full time mom and financial analyst. When not writing she enjoys any activities that involve family and friends. Shaunta'e currently lives in Indianapolis with her 15 year old son and 5 year old daughter