SGwen Richardson has been an author, writer, entrepreneur, and book industry innovator for decades. As an author, she has 15 published books, two of which were nominated for NAACP Image Awards. Her latest book, Exodus From Treachery, is the sequel to her earlier mystery/thriller, The Genesis Files.

Richardson is co-founder of Cushcity.com, which was launched in December 1998 as the world’s largest African-American online retailer. Since then, the company has evolved into a world-class marketer/promoter for authors and publishers.

Richardson is national coordinator for the National Black Book Festival (NBBF), an annual event established by Cushcity.com that celebrates its 16th anniversary in 2023. NBBF is the largest African-American book event in the South. Richardson is also creator, producer, and co-host of the weekly live-streamed online program, Black Authors Matter TV. Launched in July 2020, the show averages 2K viewers each week, and has featured interviews with more than 500 book industry movers and shakers, including authors, publishers, agents, event coordinators, bookstore owners, book club facilitators, and others.

Gwen is a native of Newport News, Va., She resides in Houston with her husband, Willie, and their adult daughter, Sylvia. She is a graduate of Georgetown University with a B.S. degree in marketing.

You can learn more about Gwen here: GwenRichardson.com