LaTanya McQueen is an American author whose debut novel "When the Reckoning Comes" explores the haunting legacy of slavery through a gripping Southern Gothic lens. Her work examines race, memory, and historical trauma with unflinching honesty and lyrical prose. McQueen's fiction and essays have appeared in numerous literary journals and publications. She holds an MFA in fiction and has been recognized with fellowships and awards for her powerful storytelling. As an educator and writer, McQueen brings vital contemporary perspectives to conversations about America's racial past and present, creating narratives that challenge readers to confront uncomfortable truths.