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. 

                

BLOG TOUR: His Final Deal by Theresa A. Campbell

His Final Deal

by Theresa A. Campbell

  

Raymond Brown, popularly known as Smooth Suave, is one of Jamaica’s biggest drugs lords. With eight children by six baby mommas and counting, he’s a player for life. A true baller, he lavishes in his wealth.

He’s a shot caller with “soldiers” wheeling and dealing all over Jamaica. It’s Suave’s world, and everyone else just lives in it . . . or so he thinks.

However, his nemesis, King Kong, sees it differently. Rivals since childhood, King Kong is hell-bent on destroying Suave at any cost. As the war over power, drugs, and money intensifies—from Wilton
Gardens (Rema) to Arnett Gardens (Jungle)—bodies are dropping like flies, washing the island of
paradise in blood.

But it is the murder and kidnapping of two of Suave’s loved ones that bring him to his knees. Being
framed for murder, hunted by the cops, pursued by his enemies, betrayed by friends, tormented by a
horrid secret, and fighting to protect his family and empire, Suave is nearing his breaking point. Yet, he isn’t going down without a fight.

Voilà! Suave makes a deal to eradicate his enemies—but if it backfires, it could very well cause him his own life. Then God counteroffers Suave’s deal with His own—one that will undoubtedly give Suave the victory he needs but requires him to give up his drug empire and turn his life over to the Lord. With his motto being, “I don’t do God,” will Suave accept God’s deal or take the risk of his own deal?

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“Today, I want to talk to you about redemption,” Bishop Hudson began. “Ephesians 1:7 says, ‘In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace.’

Amen. Redemption is possible through the blood of Jesus! Hello, somebody? I said, you can be delivered from the bondage of sin and find peace with God. Am I speaking to somebody?”

“Amen, Pastor,” a member shouted from the front.

“You better speak to me, Bishop,” a young lady in the choir yelled.

Bishop Hudson paused, took off his jacket, and handed it to his assistant. He grabbed the microphone
out of the stand and paced the pulpit. “We all are in need of redemption. You know why? Because we all have sinned and have fallen short of the glory of God.”

Hmmm, interesting, Suave thought. Even Christians need redemption, too.

As if he read Suave’s mind, Bishop Hudson remarked, “So you can act like you were born holy, pure, and righteous all you want, but that’s not the case. We were able to become a child of God because Jesus paid the price for our sins on the cross. His death was in exchange of our life.”

“Praise the Lord,” “Thank you, Jesus,” and “Hallelujah” rang throughout the church.

“Do you want to be free from the burden of guilt?” Bishop Hudson asked, looking out at the
congregation.

Suave shifted in his seat, wondering why the bishop was looking at him.

“Do you want to be free from curses and bondage?” Bishop Hudson stepped down from the pulpit into the aisle. “God already purchased our freedom,” he said, his eyes wandering from one face to the other as he moved closer to the back.

He better stop picking on me, or else I’m stepping. With his arms folded and face screwed up like a dried apple, Suave defiantly stared at the bishop as he seemed to get closer. I’m no punk.

“I said, you can go from being a sinner to a saint if you accept God’s gift of eternal life.” Bishop Hudson was now at Suave’s bench where he paused.

Suave glanced at the bishop through the corner of his eyes, his head held straight. He didn’t
acknowledge the bishop, and for his own sake, Suave was hoping the bishop wouldn’t acknowledge him.

“I’m glad to see you this morning, my brother.” Bishop Hudson looked down at Suave, who still wasn’t looking at him.

All eyes in the church turned toward the back where Suave sat. Alwayne and Annette held hands and
nervously looked on. Bishop Hudson was known to prophesize to his members, revealing things that no one else knew but God. He would also predict certain happenings that always came true. This usually made some members excited about receiving a blessing, and others nervous when they hadn’t been walking on the “right” side.

“God is going to give you a second chance.” Bishop Hudson rested his hand on Suave’s shoulder. “Those demons that are haunting you are leading you down a narrow road.”

Suave’s heart began to gallop in his chest. He wanted to brush off the preacher’s hand, but he felt
compelled to hear what the man had to say.

“Your mind gets so mixed up at times that you find it hard to differentiate between the real thing and
your imagination. But God says to tell you that He is going to give you the victory.”

Some people were now standing on their feet clapping, some praying, and others speaking in tongues.

“Deliver him, Lord,” an elderly man shouted.

“Set your son free, Father Jesus,” screamed another member.

“God is going to right the wrong that was done to you, so you can be free to serve Him and His people.”

Tears filled Bishop Hudson’s eyes as he leaned over to Suave, his face only inches away from Suave’s.

On a will of its own, Suave’s neck turned, and he locked eyes with the bishop. Suave’s tears betrayed

him and seeped down his face.

Theresa A. Campbell is the author of the captivating novels, "Are You There, God?" and "God Has
Spoken." She was born and raised in Jamaica West Indies. She received her bachelor's degree in
business administration from Baruch College, and a master's degree in business administration from
Fairleigh Dickinson University.

Theresa has had a deep passion for reading since she was a child. It is her desire to inspire readers by
writing stories from the heart to uplift their faith in God

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