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KIA DUPREE, a former assistant editor at St. Martins Press, received the Fiction Honor Book Award from the Black Caucus of the American Library Association for her debut, self-published novel, Robbing Peter, in 2005. Kia’s short story, Lost One, was recently included in #1 Essence bestselling author Shannon Holmes’ anthology HOOD 2 HOOD, which was released in March 2008.
Kia holds a B.A. in Mass Media Arts from Hampton University, as well as an M.A. in English from Old Dominion University. Kia currently resides in Washington, DC.
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DAMAGED
Grand Central Publishing – January 26, 2010 Camille Logan feels trapped. After she is sexually and emotionally abused by her foster parents, she turns to the one person she knows she can trust—her boyfriend Chu, a mid-level drug dealer. But when life finally starts looking up for Camille, Chu is brutally murdered. Again feeling abandoned and helpless, and refusing to return to the system, Camille finds herself living with a stable of women in a tiny run-down apartment building in Washington, D.C., working for Nut, a deranged pimp. Fed up with her life, Camille is forced to right her wrongs, and slowly learns that her past does not necessarily determine her future. Praise for DAMAGED “DuPree pulls no punches with this knockout of a story about a lost young woman seeking redemption and self-acceptance. From the very first pages, she gives readers raw, gritty, uncompromising realism, telling like it is honestly and well. DuPree is an author to watch. Highly recommended.“—Library Journal “DuPree’s debut offers readers an unvarnished look at the troubled, violence-filled lives of inner-city youth in Washington, D.C. DuPree displays an excellent ear for the dialogue, thinking, music and worldviews of her young characters and a talent for setting: the grimy streets, rundown hotels, beatup houses, sweaty house parties and clubs feel real and far above standard street lit.“—Publishers Weekly “Kia DuPree is certainly an author to look out for.“—GalleyCat “Kia DuPree’s literary voice sings in this beautifully written story of a young lady’s tumultuous life. Easily the best book I’ve read this year!“—Tracy Brown, Essence bestselling author of Twisted “Kia DuPree enters the literary game with her pen blazing in this unforgettable tale of a woman’s determination to overcome her obstacles and not become damaged.“—Joy (Deja) King, national bestselling author of Queen Bitch “Kia DuPree has created a page turner, with characters so real, so vivid, they literally jump off the page. As you read, you feel every struggle, every emotion, the joy, pain, happiness, and sorrow. I had to keep reminding myself that I was reading a work of fiction!“—Mari Walker, Essence bestselling author of Not Quite What It Seems “Kia DuPree hits the ground running with this one. Readers will be drawn into the drama of Camille’s young life, anxious to see what happens next. A page turner and intense read, this dramatic story will keep you guessing.“—J.D. Mason, national bestselling author of That Devil’s No Friend of Mine “In Kia DuPree’s sophomore novel Damaged, she really showed readers what she could do with a pen. I’m proud of you kid!“—K’wan, #1 Essence bestselling author of Gangsta, Gutter & Section 8 |
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