absolutely zero requirement that those people
have to be Black. None at all. But guess what? A
vast majority of people who relate to me in all the
ways listed above are Black. And I’m not ashamed
of wanting to be around just them sometimes.”
The main reason I created the Nubian Underworld
series was to showcase strong, Black Dominant
males, and Black Domina nt females, in a genre that
is inundated with their Caucasian counterparts. I
also wanted to showcase strong Black male and
female submissives, to show that both embrace a
term that we’re told we’re not exactly supposed to
embrace…Master and slave—and I don’t mean
in the context of how we’ve always known it to
exist—in a non-consensual and forced experience
that altered the course of history. This kind
of relationship is a personal choice, a personal
journey of exploration, one that allows them to walk in their truth, regardless of
which side of the “slash” they identify. Even though there are BDSM erotic novels
and romance novels that cover multicultural and interracial relationships, I felt that
“we” needed a voice, an outlet, a way for people who have yet to see that, “Hey, Black
people do this, too,” and there is room to celebrate Black-on-Black love and sex in an
alternative setting.
Finally, even though the literary world might still be swooning over shades of grey
(and I’m not talking about the book written by someone who is totally unfamiliar with
the lifestyle), there is still room to revel in shades of Black, too. When you’re ready,
take the red pill, explore my Nubian Underworld, and I’ll show you how beautiful
and exciting the darkness can truly be.
Shakir Rashaan is a newly minted, proud Army parent, who lives in suburban Atlanta
with his wife and children. Rashaan’s catalog includes the Nubian Underworld series
and the Kink, P.I. Series. His latest book, In Service to the Senator, is now available
wherever books are sold. You can see more of Rashaan at www.ShakirRashaan.com,
or you can connect with him on Facebook and Twitter.