Chatting it up with Kennedee Devoe

It has been over a year since we have heard from Author Kennedee Devoe so we were finally able to catch up to her and chat for a little while.



Since your last published work, what has Kennedee Devoe been up to? (If a new book, please give readers a little insight to it as well as release date).


I was just taking a break from the literary industry, somethings I've experienced has left a bad taste in my mouth. Authors beefing with authors. Readers beefing with authors. Online book clubs beefing with all the above. I just needed a break from it all. 

Sometimes I feel as though readers want too much just to support. I'm like Ronnie on The Players Club. "Sometimes you gotta do too much for that $10. Bend over, spread your legs, stick your butt out. Cmon Bankhead Bounce for me. All of that for $10."  Lol, but no for real my dedication is to my craft not entertaining readers on social media. I needed to figure out if I still wanted to continue to write. Because I didn't know readers expected you to sit online 24/7 posting, liking, and commenting. I just don't have that kind of time. 

In addition, some personal things happened in my life that got me back started writing my new release, Why Does Love Hate Me? I must say writing this book was very therapeutic after certain things I had went through in the last 3 years. The book is out right now, so please be sure to support. 

What has been the most valuable publishing lesson you have learned since your last book? 

Amazon ain't sh** lol No, for real I mean that. I will be promoting all of my books to be purchased directly from my website. I'm cutting out the middleman to ensure I receive my correct royalties. In addition, people/companies have learned how to illegally download ebooks and sell without the authors consent. I'm not even sure how that happens, but it's not cool.  All I know is that I work to hard to get ripped off. So from here on out I'll only be selling my books via website .

Is there a message in your books that you want readers to grasp? 

Self-love is the greatest love of them all. Don't let anyone steal your joy and happiness. Don't let anyone take you out of your peace. 


What has been the toughest criticism given to you as an author? What has been the best compliment?

That With Friends Like These, Who Needs Enemies was written like an elementary diary. Dammmmmmn!!! That was cold, lol. The best compliment I've received that readers can relate to the experiences I share in all of my books. 



What was one of the most surprising things you learned about yourself during your author journey? 

My skin is tougher than I thought. 


If you could pick a celebrity to play one character in the movie version of your book, who would it be and why? 

Lauren London. She has a sweet face like I do, but probably could go from zero to 100 real quick just like me. 


Do you have any book signing events planned for the launch of your new book?  (If so, please list)

Not at the time. Readers can always check on my website .


Do you have a philosophy by which you live? 

I bring me wherever I go.


When not writing, what do you like to do? 

Read self help books. I just finished The Richest Man in Babylon.  I enjoy fine dining. I have deemed myself a certified foodie. 


What author, if any that would like to do a collaboration with? 

For a long time I have wanted to pair up with Ben Burgess, Jr. We're both doing our own thing but eventually we will make the time.

      

Synopsis: 

Kween Dupree has been lucky in everything else but love. One failed relationship after another, she continues to believe that love hates her and maybe it's just not in the cards for her. Then she meets Jamarie. Will love finally deal her a fair hand or will she end up with a joker?

Be sure to order Kennedee's new release at www.kdevoe.com and hit the store tab.