Deesha Philyaw

Deesha Philyaw
Born
1971 (age 52-53) Jacksonville, Florida
Education
Occupation(s)Author, workshop leader, columnist
Websitedeeshaphilyaw.com

Deesha Philyaw is an American author, columnist, and public speaker.

Her debut short story collection, The Secret Lives of Church Ladies, was a finalist for the 2020 National Book Award for Fiction and won The Story Prize. Her personal essay writing topics include race, sex, gender, and pop culture.