The Chicago Verse

Explore the literary universe of J Allen Phelps, featuring serial dramas, novels, poetry, and more.

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This is Chicago!

Discover a shared literary universe by J Allen Phelps, showcasing the diverse African American experience in Chicago through novels, poetry, and more.

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Captivating storytelling that immerses readers.

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Genres

Explore the shared literary universe of J Allen Phelps in Chicago.

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musical notes on black table

Diverse Creations Showcase

Discover dramas, novels, poetry, and more in the Chicago Verse.

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a cell phone sitting on top of a table next to a candle

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man in red shirt holding umbrella

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African American Focus

Highlighting the African American experience in and around Chicago.

Characters

Explore the diverse literary universe of J Allen Phelps in Chicago.

Tamra James, the troubled protagonist of' the romance novel 'The Girl No Boy Could Love.'

Tamra James, the troubled protagonist of' the romance novel 'The Girl No Boy Could Love.'

Maurice Harding, pet and love interest in the romance novel 'The Girl No Boy Could Love.'

Maurice Harding, pet and love interest in the romance novel 'The Girl No Boy Could Love.'

Kim Lee is confident and ambitious and exudes power on Chicago's financial scene.

Kim Lee is confident and ambitious and exudes power on Chicago's financial scene.

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assorted book on table

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Upcoming Projects

Explore our 10 year timeline for a literary universe projects.

Ramona, a young Catholic Latina woman vulnerable in her own skin, struggling to subdue her desires.

Ramona, a young Catholic Latina woman vulnerable in her own skin, struggling to subdue her desires.

The Loop

Serial Fiction Dramedy

Caleb and Anegla were soulmates since infanthood, but now they're grown, and he's wedding another.

Caleb and Anegla were soulmates since infanthood, but now they're grown, and he's wedding another.

Caleb's Angel

Romance Novel

67 is a literary love story st in the late 60s and crosses segregated lines.

67 is a literary love story st in the late 60s and crosses segregated lines.

67

A Revolutionary Romance

To Be Determined

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