Grenadian Authors

Paul-Keens Douglas

Paul Keens-Douglas, affectionately known as Mr. Tim Tim, is a celebrated Caribbean author, storyteller, and social commentator, as a self-published author, Keens-Douglas has produced:

• Nine volumes of Literally work
• Fifteen albums. sixteen CDs, three videos and two DVDs

• When Moon Shine (1975)
• Tim Tim (1976)
• Tell Me Again (1979)
• Is Town Say So (1981)
• Lal Shop (1984)
• Twice Upon A Time (1989)
• Tanti At De Oval: Selected Works Vol. 1 (1992)
• Savannah Ghost: Selected Works Vol. 11 (1996)
• Roll Call (1997)
• Tanti at de Oval Illustrated (2005)

• As Ah Was Sayin’ (2008

Merle Collins

Merle Collins is a Grenadian writer and poet who studied in Jamaica and the United States. She worked with Maurice Bishop’s People’s Revolutionary Government as a coordinator for Latin American and Caribbean research. Her literary career began with contributions to Callaloo: Four Writers from Grenada (1984), followed by her first poetry collection, Because the Dawn Breaks (1985), and debut novel, Angel (1987). She later published Rain Darling (1990), Rotten Pomerack (1992), and her second novel, The Colour of Forgetting (1995). Collins became a member of the Advisory Board in 1988.Some of her other works include:

• Because the Dawn Breaks (1985)
• Rotten Pomerack (1992)
• Lady in a Boat (2003)

• Angel (1987, Women’s Press)
• Angel (1998, Seal Press reissue)
• The Color of Forgetting (1995)
• Ocean Stirrings (2023)

• Rain Darling (1990)
• The Ladies are Upstairs (2011)

Jacob Ross

Jacob Ross is a Grenadian-born author known for his work as a poet, playwright, journalist, novelist, and creative writing tutor. He has lived in Britain since 1984 and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. His writing often explores Caribbean life and identity, and he has been recognized for his literary contributions by serving as a judge for several prestigious awards. Some of his Notable work include.

• The Bone Readers (2016): A crime novel set in a fictional Caribbean Island, winner of the Jhalak Prize.
• Black Rain Falling: Sequel to The Bone Readers, continuing the gripping murder mystery.
• Pynter Bender (2008): A coming-of-age novel set during Grenada’s colonial and revolutionary times.
• Tell No-One About This (2017): A collection of short stories highlighting intimate and political themes.
• Closure: Contemporary Black British Short Stories (Editor, 2015): A groundbreaking anthology of Black British fiction.
• Song for Simone (1986): Early poetry collection.
• Evelyn (2014) and A Way to Catch the Dust (2004): Short story collections.
• Callaloo: A Grenada Anthology: A collaborative work showcasing Grenadian voices.

Tobias S. Buckell

·        Tobias S. Buckell – Born in St. Georges Grenada, is a science fiction author whose novels and over 50 short fiction stories have been translated into 17 languages. He is a New York Times bestselling author and has also been nominated for Hugo, Nebula, Prometheus and John W. Campbell Award for Best New Science Fiction Author. Some of his notable works include;

• ·        Halo; The Cole Protocol

• ·        Crystal Rain

• ·        Halo; Envoy

• ·        Halo; Fractures

• ·        Arctic Rising

• ·        Raggamuffin

• ·        The Executioness

• ·        Halo; Evolutions, Volume 2

• ·        Halo Encyclopedia; The Definitive guide to the Halo Universe

• ·        Sly Mongoose

DR. Peggy Antrobus

Is a renowned Grenadian author and feminist whose written work has significantly contributed to the discourse on women's development in the region. A founding member of both the Caribbean Association for Feminist Research and Action (CAFRA) and Development Alternatives with Women for a New Era (DAWN), she used these platforms to advocate for gender justice. As DAWN’s General Coordinator from 1990 to 1996, she played a key role in shaping feminist thought and policy globally. Dr. Antrobus has written and published extensively on women's rights, feminism, and development, establishing herself as a leading voice on issues affecting women in the Caribbean and the Global South.

• ·        The Global Women's Movement: Origins, Issues and Strategies (2004)

• ​In the Shadows of the Sun: Caribbean Development Alternatives and U.S. Policy (1990)

·        Dr. Antrobus contributed to an essay in Robin Morgan's anthology, Sisterhood is Global: The International Women's Movement Anthology (1984), which compiles voices from women activists worldwide.

Academic and Policy Papers

• "The Rise and Fall of Feminist Politics in the Caribbean Women's Movement 1975–1995"
• "Analysis and Critique of Development Goals vis-à-vis Women"
• "The Emerging Status of Jamaican Women"
• "The Issue is Peace"
• "Hanover Street: An Experiment to Train Women in Welding and Carpentry   

Gus John

Born Augustine John, born on March 11, 1945, in Concord, Grenada, is a Grenadian author and accomplished writer. He is also an education campaigner, consultant, lecturer, and researcher. Since moving to the UK in 1964, he has contributed significantly to education policy, international development, and social analysis.

Some of his Notable works include.

•    Because they’re black

•    Moss Side 1981; More than Just A Riot

•      Police, Power and Black People

•   Taking a Stand; Gus John speaks on Education, Race, Social action and social unrest

•     Time To Tell; The Grenadian Massacre and After: Grenadian Diary 14- to 25 December 1983

George Brizan

was a Grenadian politician and educator who briefly served as Prime Minister in 1995. Beyond politics, he was a distinguished author and public intellectual. Brizan wrote the influential book Grenada: Island of Conflict, regarded as a seminal work on the nation's history. With a background in Economics, History, and Education, he impacted generations through teaching, public service, and mentorship. His legacy as a prolific writer and passionate educator helped shape national discourse and inspired many Grenadian students to pursue careers in economics and history.

Notable Works:

•    Grenada, Island of Conflict; From Amerindians to Peoples revolution,1498 -1979

• Grenada; Fortitude and the human condition

•    The Nutmeg Industry; Grenada’s Black Gold

•   A Testing Time for All; the first year in government

Beverley. A. Steele

Beverley A. Steele although Jamaican born and raised identifies as a Grenadian of Jamaican origin.

She was an Author, Historian and Educator. She passed in the year 2022.

Some of her notable works include:

• Grenada: A history of its people
• Grenada in War time: The tragic loss of the Island Queen and other World War 2 memories
• Tim Tim Tales: Children stories from Grenada, West Indies