Three Women. One Midnight Game. Countless Secrets
A compelling novel exploring friendship, trauma, and resilience through time.
Bid Whist at Midnight follows three women—once inseparable in college—reunited by a midnight card game that reopens old wounds and long-buried truths. Through flashbacks, laughter, and pain, their intertwined stories reveal how friendship, identity, and resilience shaped their lives amid the turbulence of the 1960s.
Marva Washington
Born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina, Marva Washington brings a rich, authentic voice to her storytelling. With deep roots in Southern Black culture and a lifelong passion for education and journalism, Marva crafts narratives that explore identity, legacy, and resilience.
She earned her BA in English from South Carolina State University (HBCU) and later received her MA in Journalism from California State University, Northridge. Her unique blend of literary insight and journalistic precision fuels her ability to tell deeply personal yet universally powerful stories.
Marva’s debut novel, Bid Whist at Midnight, has captivated readers with its layered characters, historical depth, and emotional honesty. It’s a reflection of her mission: to illuminate hidden histories and elevate Black women’s voices through unforgettable fiction.
Her second book, Jaxon Discovers Dimension Z, introduces young readers to imaginative storytelling grounded in discovery and diversity.
Mission & Voice
Marva Washington writes to unearth truths, foster empathy, and celebrate cultural complexity. Her characters are layered, her plots resonant, and her themes boldly rooted in both personal and collective Black experience.