About Nikki Alexander

Nikki Alexander crafts stories that represent the many facets of the Black community. She strives to tell the story of successful Black women navigating difficult environments in ways that are unexpected in light of traditional narratives, at the same time exploring themes that will appeal to any reader—moral dilemmas, high expectations, and romantic relationships in the face of career and family pressures.

Alexander received her B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis, where she had the good fortune of excellent writing professors. She earned her law degree from Harvard Law School. She has published articles in academic journals on race, gender, and outer space.

Alexander lives in the greater Washington, DC area. When she’s not writing, she enjoys tap dancing and attempting to keep her temperamental houseplants alive.

Arc of the Universe is her debut novel.