Jaid Black (b. January 22, 1972 in Salem, Ohio) is the pen name of Tina Engler, owner and founder of Ellora's Cave Publishing, Cerridwen Press, and Gothik Grounds. Under her pen name, she is a bestselling, prolific author of numerous erotic romance novels, typically adorned with a science fiction edge.

Engler is an active campaigner for the rights of prisoners and the economically disadvantaged. She served on the board of directors for the Tampa, Florida, chapter of the National Organization for Women in her early twenties, then left the group for reasons never made public.

She continues to be a very vocal champion of female sexuality. She is married and has two daughters.

External links

• Jaid Black's Official Webpage
• Ellora's Cave Official Webpage