What makes her books, "The Naya Monà Series” (Color Me Jazzmyne, My Father's Colors, Strings of Color)unique? Marian L. Thomas might be the first African American pioneer of mainstream contemporary adult clean fiction. She refuses to lace her work with explicit sexual themes or profanity. What does she include in her books, that make readers want to read on? A refreshing and engaging dramatic story that revolves around strong female characters.