Mara Brock Akil, creator of TV hits “Girlfriends” and “Being Mary Jane,” comes out with debut novel
July 2, 2026
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as posted by the channelMara Brock Akil is the creator behind a long list of TV hits from “Girlfriends” to “Being Mary Jane,” but her latest project is on the page. Her debut novel, “The Revelation of Dionne Daphne," tackles topics such as surviving sexual abuse.
In an interview with host Michel Martin, Brock Akil spoke about the inspiration and personal catharsis behind her new work of fiction.
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