Vickey Finkley-Brown, who writes under the pen name Ella Shawn, is a compelling figure in contemporary literature, dedicated to enriching the literary world with the untold stories of Black women. Her craft spans across genres, focusing on a sacred, spiritual, and erotically charged narrative style that brings depth and authenticity to her characters and their journeys. Beyond her writing, Vickey is deeply involved in the literary community, serving as the former Critique Group Liaison to the Board of Directors for the South Carolina Writers Association (SCWA) and playing an active role in the Women’s Fiction Writers Association’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee.
Her commitment to diversity and inclusion is not just a professional stance but a personal mission, reflected in her podcast, “Black Writer Therapy.” This platform serves as a space to amplify the voices, stories, and experiences of Black women writers, offering insights, support, and community to a group historically underrepresented in the literary field.
Vickey’s influence extends to her dynamic presentations at writing conferences, where she shares her expertise, experiences, and strategies for crafting compelling narratives that resonate with a wide audience. Her engagement with organizations like SCWA and the Women’s Fiction Writers Association underlines her dedication to fostering a supportive and inclusive literary community.
At the heart of Vickey’s literary contributions is “The Broken Souls Series,” a f ... view more »
Vickey Finkley-Brown, who writes under the pen name Ella Shawn, is a compelling figure in contemporary literature, dedicated to enriching the literary world with the untold stories of Black women. Her craft spans across genres, focusing on a sacred, spiritual, and erotically charged narrative style that brings depth and authenticity to her characters and their journeys. Beyond her writing, Vickey is deeply involved in the literary community, serving as the former Critique Group Liaison to the Board of Directors for the South Carolina Writers Association (SCWA) and playing an active role in the Women’s Fiction Writers Association’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee.
Her commitment to diversity and inclusion is not just a professional stance but a personal mission, reflected in her podcast, “Black Writer Therapy.” This platform serves as a space to amplify the voices, stories, and experiences of Black women writers, offering insights, support, and community to a group historically underrepresented in the literary field.
Vickey’s influence extends to her dynamic presentations at writing conferences, where she shares her expertise, experiences, and strategies for crafting compelling narratives that resonate with a wide audience. Her engagement with organizations like SCWA and the Women’s Fiction Writers Association underlines her dedication to fostering a supportive and inclusive literary community.
At the heart of Vickey’s literary contributions is “The Broken Souls Series,” a four-book Southern erotic coming-of-age saga. This series masterfully traces the lives of two new adults from their broken, dysfunctionally traumatic upbringings to their serendipitous meeting on the campus of the University of South Carolina in the fall of 1992. The narrative unfolds through stages of mirrored turmoil, consecrated healing, and finally, harmonious alignment, offering readers a profound exploration of resilience, growth, and the power of connection.
Through her writing, podcasting, and advocacy work, Vickey Finkley-Brown, or Ella Shawn, is not just a storyteller but a catalyst for change, using her talents and platform to challenge, inspire, and elevate the narrative around her personal battle with systemic lupus and narcolepsy with cataplexy, Black womanhood, and the broader human experience.
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