Published Indie Author
💼Owner of Urban Era Publishing
✨Urban Romance and Crime
✴It Is What It Is

Hey there! I'm Shay Jones, the storyteller behind the 'Hood Life and Love' series and 'When the Lights Go Out.' My passion? Weaving tales of romance, crime, and the inner city's vibrant, sometimes gritty life.

Born and raised in the heart of St. Louis, MO, I know firsthand the struggles and triumphs of urban life. Now calling Columbia, MO home, I juggle the joys of being a mom to four awesome kids and the wife to a wonderfully chill husband.

With an associate degree in occupational studies and a Bachelor's in business management, I've also built my little empire, Urban Era Publishing, where I bring diverse stories to life.

You'll find me diving into DIY projects or getting lost in a painting when I'm not writing. I'm all about turning creative chaos into something beautiful!

Join me on this journey through the twists and turns of love, crime, and a touch of fantasy. Let's explore these worlds together, one page at a time.

Stay awesome,
Shay 💖