Born in 1963 in Seattle, Washington, Walter Williams Jr. has been writing since the age of ten, mostly writing plays. His first play, "A Shade of Gray," won first place in a compet...view moreBorn in 1963 in Seattle, Washington, Walter Williams Jr. has been writing since the age of ten, mostly writing plays. His first play, "A Shade of Gray," won first place in a competition, resulting in its production at the Langston Hughes Cultural Arts Center in 1990. His earliest efforts have been drama and detective novels, particularly where the subject matter is controversial.view less