About Shelia

Shelia M. Goss is a national bestselling author and screenwriter whose novels read like blockbuster love affairs: rich in drama, sizzling with romance, and packed with powerful Black leads navigating secrets, ambition, and emotional stakes worthy of prime time. With over 21 novels under her belt, Shelia has mastered the art of unforgettable storytelling that blends high heat with heart.

Her breakout romance My Invisible Husband earned her Essence Magazine bestseller status, while The Joneses was hailed by USA Today as “a saga that can rival any TV drama series on prime time” and recognized by Library Journal as a Top Pick and Best Book of the Year. Whether she’s writing about forbidden affairs, second chances, or love on the edge of fame, Shelia delivers page-turners with polish, purpose, and pulse.

Her upcoming Women in Hollywood Collection is a shimmering example – a series where power, fame, and desire collide behind the scenes of Black Hollywood, putting bold, complex heroines front and center.

Shelia’s talents extend beyond books. She’s ghostwritten for TV, worked as a script doctor for indie filmmakers, and co-wrote and co-produced the award-winning short films Black Butterfly and A Day in the Life of Sarah Jane. She also writes under the pen names Kayenne and Sparkle, expanding her reach while staying rooted in her signature voice.

A proud advocate for literacy and representation, Shelia frequently speaks at literary conferences, leads workshops for aspiring authors and teens, and inspires readers nationwide to embrace their own love stories.