The Blakk Dahlia (E. Alexcina Brown) is a self-published, romantic suspense author. The Macon, GA native has created ventures within the entertainment and fashion industries in front of the camera as an internationally published model, as well as behind the scenes. As a writer, she has contributed articles and blogs for various industries, including creating and serving as Editor-in-chief for four years for the digital publication, BRASH! magazine. Now residing in New York City, the Blackk Dahlia released the fiction book series, The Heartbreak Diaries, a collection of romantic suspense stories that dive into the various hearts we love, like, or lust with when approaching dating, relationships, marriage, and even situationships. 

1.) Tell us a little about yourself. 
My name is E. Alexcina Brown, and I write under the pen name “The Blakk Dahlia”. I’m originally from Macon, GA and currently resides in New York City.

I write and self-publish romantic-suspense books. Currently I’m working on my series, the Heartbreak Diaries which is a collection of stories from the “heart’s” perspective. I believe in telling stories from a different point of view which explores “why” we do the things we do in dating/relationships.

Aside from writing, I am an actress, print model, and web producer.

2.)Tell us what your book, The Perfect Sin, is all about.
The Perfect Sin is a romantic-suspense novel about a love affair. It begins with a young woman living in survival mode and she runs into a man who is taken. At first it’s innocent then as the story goes on, they try to navigate getting what they want (which is being with each other) while dealing with the realities of right vs. wrong. They share a forbidden love, however, at times, the two don’t seem to mind dealing with the consequences.

3.) What was the inspiration for this book?

The inspiration from the book began when I started a new job. There was a “work crush” I’d see from time to time, however, he was taken. Instead of acting it out in real life, I chose to write about it. Diving into the possibilities of “what if.” The story also tackles friendships and sharing your personal life with those close to you. It gets into the interactions of those who agree and disagree with one’s romantic choices.

4.) What was the hardest thing about writing The Perfect Sin?

Worrying about the moral issues raised and how they would be received. In these current times, (especially with social media), it’s hard for artists/writers to tell a story. Whether right or wrong, there’s a story to be told. I think at first, I was apprehensive about writing on the topic of infidelity because I wanted people to appreciate it for what it was. Not dissect it with personal opinions over a fictional story.

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