K'wan (edit name/settings)

Born the only child of a poet and a painter, K'wan Foye was surrounded by creativity. For years K'wan composed novels and tried to get published, only to have door after door slammed in his face.

Finally, in 2002, Triple Crown Publications picked him up, and K'wan shook the publishing world with his debut novel, Gangsta. With his witty dialect and page- turning plots, K'wan quickly earned the favor of readers and the number 3 spot on Essence magazine's bestseller list.

After penning his second novel, Road Dawgz, K'wan drew the attention of the literary powerhouse St. Martin's Press who quickly signed him. He has successfully made the transition from a troubled youth, to one of the most powerful voices in contemporary fiction and has proven himself to be amongst the elite of the literary game. Through his work, K'wan has helped to empower thousands of young people not only to discover the wonderment of the written word, but to seek positive routes in reaching their goals.

K'wan resides in Harlem, New York, where he continues to create cutting edge and gripping stories.