David Rivera Jr.

David Rivera Jr., has been writing short stories for his own entertainment since high school.  He has been inspired by the writings of the contemporary black male writers that have emerged in the past few years.

His first book, Harlem's Dragon, has been met with great enthusiasm by other writers – most notably by Zane, as well as literary critics.  In a recent interview, David admitted that the sex scenes depicted in his writings are taken from some of his personal experiences and enhanced for the entertainment of his readers.  He enjoys the erotic writing of Anne Rice and hopes to master a full spectrum of writing genres just as she has.  As a man of color, David has taken on the task of showing African American men in a more positive light in his writing. He believes that every Black Man has the responsibility of contributing something of worth to his community.  The proof that he is doing his share becomes apparent in his writing. 

David, the youngest of three siblings, was born in the old Lincoln Hospital in the South Bronx on January 14, 1965.  He grew up in the South Bronx and graduated from Norman Thomas High School located in midtown Manhattan in 1982.  David has lived in Harlem for the past 20 years.  He holds a Bachelors degree in Sociology and a Masters of Science degree in Public Administration.