Diane McKinney-Whetstone
1 SeriesDiane McKinney-Whetstone is an American author based in Philadelphia, where she draws inspiration for her stories from the city's neighborhoods and residents. Her narratives explore characters who experience setbacks and triumphs. She has been honored with the American Library Association Black Caucus Literary Award for Fiction twice and has received a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts.
In Diane McKinney-Whetstone's standalone novel, "Tempest Rising," a prosperous black family in 1965 Philadelphia faces sudden upheaval. Finch's catering business fails, and he goes missing at sea, leaving Clarise to suffer a nervous breakdown. Their three daughters, Shern, Bliss, and Victoria, are placed in foster care with Mae, a politically connected cardsharp, and her malevolent daughter Ramona. The girls endure a harsh environment filled with jealousy and brutal secrets. Despite the cruelty, their determination to survive and reunite their fractured family remains unwavering.
