Books are beautiful escapes from the bad blocks of life, and these plus size female authors have the perfect stories to get lost in. If you’re a worm with a love for words, keep reading.
With Women’s History Month in full effect, it’s important to recognize our fellow full-figured queens’ contributions to the creative-writing world, as they (too often) go unnoticed and undervalued. Whereas mainstream literature was once filled with cookie-cutter characters and plots produced to please the masses, these prolific pen-pushers have rewritten the narrative… one fine-and-fluffy protagonist at a time. Through their tantalizing tales, the ladies have proven that The Curvy Cuties deserve to be on the front lines, too–not just at the center of a weight-loss commercial or alongside their on-screen best friend in the latest blockbuster.
Just as Hollywood continues to strive for fat-girl representation in TV and film, the literary sector has also excelled at putting larger individuals in positions on the fictional publishing circuit. Title after title, authors have created a tribe of readers who find comfort and connection in the works they (so vividly) deliver to their audiences through each gripping theme. Be it by highlighting the happy and healed or offering an honest, verbal illustration of the hurtful emotions that come with life and love, fans can (realistically) visualize those who look like them–on and off the page–and relate in the most non-fiction way.
These are storytellers who’ve mastered the art of keeping us hooked… chapter by chapter. Check them out below.
Plus Size Female Authors to Add to Your ‘To Be Read’ List
1. Danielle Allen
Danielle Allen’s unprecedented expertise at building a book and the world inside of it is where her power lies. “Curvy Girl Summer” took over 2024, and she hasn’t let up since. She has succeeded at painting a hot, quirky, plus-size character many of us see ourselves (or even someone we may know) in, which is refreshing… to say the least. The novelist’s light-hearted (yet thrilling) look on love and everything that comes with it makes it easy to fall head over heels at first read.
2. Brianna Nicole Blackwell
Uber-talented and one-of-a-kind, Brianna Nicole Blackwell is a flourishing, self-published author from Anniston, Alabama. The urban contemporary writer is known for her sharp, straight-no-chaser approach to penning real-life situations that take the readers on journeys one could never forget. From her breakout novel, “Never Meant to Hurt You,” and sophomore project, “Refuse to Let You Go,” to “Ain’t No Switchin’ Up: A Prison Love Tale” and her most recent, “Triling Entanglements,” Blackwell has stopped at nothing to provide an unparalleled view into the lives of our neighborhood plush pals and the woes and wins we experience.
3. Chelly P
Hailing from Los Angeles, California, if you haven’t heard of Chelly P, now is the time to get acquainted. Celebrated for her audacious portrayal of voluptuous baddies and the men who love us, this urban romance author is a force to be reckoned with. “I Always Had His Heart: Spinnin’ the Block With a BBW” and “Take a Chance on Me: A BBW Romance” are among her chart-topping releases, with more on the horizon. It goes without saying that one won’t be disappointed taking a chance on Miss P. With every story, she effortlessly supplies her supporters with classic tropes bound to stay on the reader’s mind… rent-free.
4. Shantel Davis
Chaotically captivating is the best way to describe Shantel Davis, who deems herself “the curvy girl author.” At first glance, you may notice her banging book covers, but one peek inside will keep you on your toes and at the edge of your seat. Davis gave us “Where He Wanna Be” and “Zara Monet,” which only added to her already dominating stance in the industry. Per a short bio, she “writes erotic books about broken people who fall in lust. And though they might not find love, they do get a happily ever after.” If it’s two things you’re going to get from an SD story, it’s a bad-axx plus-size woman and her fine, male arm candy… both soothing to one’s imagination.
5. T.C. Johnson
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based author T.C. Johnson is sculpting her own lane, and we’re here for it… every step of the way. If you haven’t already, you may want to familiarize yourself with the gifted writer through her top releases “The Billionaire’s Favorite BBW” or “Fascinated with Her Curves: A BBW Love Story.” Johnson is respected for well-written stories and phenomenal skill at character development, leaving the reader with everything nice plus a little bit of spice! Buckle up; you’re definitely in for a ride with this one.
There’s no better way to pay homage to these brilliant beauties than grabbing a book. Whether you’re on your way to the coffee shop or simply need an outlet to unwind, they’ve got you covered.
Which of these plus size female authors will you be checking out soon? Let us know in the comments below!
