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Today LaSuria Kandi Allman has in the Hot Seat, author Kendra Rainey.
literary community by storm.
Kendra currently resides in Dallas, is a
mother of two handsome boys, works as a teacher, play-writer and community advocate. She has written A Bad Chick newly written as Chronicles of a Bad Bitch, She in Love with His Coco-Tales of Dallas BBW, She in Love with His Coco 2, Christmas :Escapades of a New Orleans to Dallas Vixen and upcoming work: Seven Dollars and a Dream, Patron on Ice Anthology with Niyah Moore, High off His Love: A BBW love story and Valentine (Christmas Spinoff)
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What city and state did you grow up in?
Dallas, Texas
What was it like growing up in Dallas?
I grew up in the urban area, the hood. I had a lot of fun.
Tell me some things about yourself?
Cool, chilled laid back
Tell me about your latest projects?
Christmas
What was the title of your first book?
A Bad Chick/ Chronicles of a Bad B
Tell me about some of your work you have written, where do you ideas come from?
My publisher says I have a dark side.
Do you have a website where your work can be viewed and purchased?
www.moreambiancebooks.com
www.moreambiancebooks.com
How many books have you written?
6 books
What inspired you to become an author?
I would read often when I was young.
So your fans can follow you what social media sites are you?
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
What community programs are you involved in?
Dallas Library New Author Club
If you could speak directly to youth today about education what would you say?
The importance of a good education is very important. I am a teacher myself.
What advice do you give to young men suffering from police brutality?
I see it everyday, I see it on the news. It troubles me
Are there any survival tactics or a book, a journal that you suggest that they read?
Get yourself out of that situation. A book called "Letters to the Young Brother" by Hill Harper.
What keeps you motivated?
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Someone in the community where everyone knows my name.
Someone in the community where everyone knows my name.
Do you have political thoughts or dreams.
No
Are there any challenges you have faced and overcame?
Yes, In 2008 I had cervical cancer.
Do you have any book releases, book signings, events, movie releases coming up?
I have to releases. "Patron on Ice"
If you could change your profession what would it be?
Go back to Teaching
Married? Children?
No, 2 sons
What are your hobbies?
Fishing with my Dad, Hunting, Ladies Night once a month
Favorite food?
Mexican food
Zodiac?
Virgo, September 17
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