Sakile King is a black poet, writer, and author of the new LGBTQ+ murder mystery series Ordinary Life. As an only child with a family of theater and English educators, Sakile has spent her entire life reading and writing stories filled with mystery and drama. Having struggled with her own sexuality, identity, and rebellious nature, she adds an unorthodox perspective to murder mystery. Sakile professionally drives rideshare in Texas and spends her spare time playing online Scrabble and road tripping with her family.