K'wan Foye is a bestselling American author, particularly known for his work in the urban fiction genre. He began writing as a therapeutic release, but his passion for storytelling quickly transformed it into a career. Foye's debut novel, "Gangsta," was the first book published by Triple Crown Publications, which later became a successful publishing house.
Initially, Foye's writing was meant to be a personal outlet, but he eventually developed a taste for urban fiction. His first novel, "Gangsta," became a significant success, turning Triple Crown Publications into a multimillion-dollar company. Following this success, Foye signed with St. Martin's Press and published his second book, "Road Dawgz." Throughout his career, Foye's writing has received excellent reviews and has been featured in various publications such as Vibe, Pages, King, Felon, Big News, The Library Journal, Entertainment Weekly, The New York Press, Clutch, and Time Magazine.
Foye's work has also been recognized with awards, including the Black Author of the Year award from Black Press Radio for the novella "Blow" in 2008. In addition to his writing, Foye is a motivational speaker, mentor to at-risk children, and the CEO of Black Dawn, Inc. He is currently residing in New Jersey, working on his next novel. Foye's contributions to literature have earned him a place as one of the most iconic black writers of the last two decades, with over 1,000,000 books in print across formats. He has also been a reoccurring guest on TV-One's Celebrity Crime Files.