Carl Weber (author)

Carl Weber
Weber in 2022
Born1964 (age 59–60)
Jamaica, Queens, New York, U.S
OccupationWriter
Years active2000–present

Carl Weber (born 1964) is an American author, publisher, television writer and producer. He owns Urban Books, a publishing company, and formerly owned Urban Knowledge, a chain of bookstores.[1][2] His mystery novels were adapted into films The Man in 3B (2015), The Preacher's Son (2017), The Choir Director (2018) and Influence (2020). Weber created and produced the crime family drama series The Family Business (2018–present) based on his book series. In 2022 he created the crime drama series The Black Hamptons.[3]

Life and career

Weber is from Jamaica, Queens, New York.[2] He attended Virginia State University, where he received a B.S., and the University of Virginia, where he received an MBA.[4][5]

He published his first book, Lookin' for Luv, in 2000. Man on the Run was a Library Journal pick of the month;[6] So You Call Yourself a Man was a Library Journal bestseller.[7]

His The Family Business series was made into a television series on BET.[8][9] The first season aired in 2018.[10] A second season set to air in 2020 was announced in 2019.[11] Weber's novel Influence was adapted for BET Plus.[12]

Selected works

  • Lookin' for Luv. Dafina, 2000. ISBN 9781575666952
  • Married Men. Dafina, 2001.[13]
  • Baby Momma Drama. Kensington/Dafina, 2003 [14]
  • Player Haters. Kensington/Dafina, 2004.[15]
  • The Preacher's Son. Kensington/Dafina, 2005.[16]
  • So You Call Yourself a Man. Kensington/Dafina, 2006.[17]
  • She Ain't the One. Dafina, 2006.[18]
  • Something on the Side. Kensington/Dafina, 2008.[19]
  • Up to No Good. Kensington/Dafina, 2009.[20]
  • Big Girls Do Cry. Dafina Books, 2010.[21]
  • Torn between Two Lovers. Kensington/Dafina, 2010.[22]
  • Choir Director. Kensington/Dafina, 2011.[23]
  • The Man in 3B. Grand Central, 2013.[24]
  • Man on the Run. Grand Central Publishing, 2017.[25]
  • Influence. Urban Books, 2018. ISBN 9781945855078

The Family Business series

References

  1. ^ "Carl Weber knows business of romance". Toledo Blade. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
  2. ^ a b Jack, Fisher (February 14, 2015). "Carl Weber: Prolific Urban Writer and Publisher Releases New Novel". EURweb. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
  3. ^ Haring, Bruce (March 10, 2022). "'Carl Weber's The Black Hamptons' Limited Series Set For BET Bow".
  4. ^ Gale Literature: Contemporary Authors. Updated February 3, 2011.
  5. ^ Pride, Felicia (January 6, 2006). "King Carl: Publisher, bookseller, novelist, family man and—oh, yeah—ladies' man". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
  6. ^ Welch, Rollie. "Fan Favorites and Promising Newcomers | African American Fiction (and More)". Library Journal. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
  7. ^ "LJ Bestsellers". Library Journal. May 21, 2010. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
  8. ^ "BET Acquires CARL WEBER'S THE FAMILY BUSINESS". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
  9. ^ "Ernie Hudson Steps In As The Patriarch Of A Family Empire In "Carl Weber's The Family Business," Playing On BET Networks". Los Angeles Sentinel. December 6, 2018. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
  10. ^ Busch, Anita (July 11, 2017). "Ernie Hudson Headlines 'The Family Business' Based On Carl Weber Novel". Deadline. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
  11. ^ Petski, Denise (December 19, 2019). "Carl Weber's 'The Family Business' Renewed For Season 2 By BET+". Deadline. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
  12. ^ Morales, Wilson (February 19, 2020). "Exclusive: Deborah Cox Talks BET Plus Original Film "Carl Weber's Influence"". Blackfilm - Black Movies, Television, and Theatre News. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
  13. ^ "Review of Married Men". Publishers Weekly. September 1, 2001. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
  14. ^ "Fiction Book Review: BABY MOMMA DRAMA". Publishers Weekly. January 6, 2003. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
  15. ^ "Review of Player Haters". Publishers Weekly. February 9, 2004. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
  16. ^ "Fiction Book Review: THE PREACHER'S SON". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
  17. ^ "Fiction Book Review: So You Call Yourself a Man". Publishers Weekly. December 19, 2005. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
  18. ^ "Fiction Book Review: The Man in 3B". Publishers Weekly. August 7, 2006. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
  19. ^ "Review of Something on the Side". Publishers Weekly. November 12, 2007. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
  20. ^ "Review of Up to No Good". Publishers Weekly. February 1, 2009. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
  21. ^ "Fiction Book Review: Big Girls Do Cry". Publishers Weekly. February 1, 2010. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
  22. ^ "Review of Torn Between Two Lovers". Publishers Weekly. July 12, 2010. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
  23. ^ "Review of The Choir Director". Publishers Weekly. December 20, 2010. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
  24. ^ "Review of The Man in 3B". Publishers Weekly. February 25, 2013. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
  25. ^ "Man on the Run Review". Kirkus Reviews. November 1, 2016.