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Born and raised in Portsmouth, Virginia, KiKi Swinson discovered her flair for writing twelve years ago after completing her first novel entitled "Mad Shambles," while serving a five year sentence at a federal prison for "being the wifey" of a known drug dealer. This charge is known as "knowing of and/or about a criminal-enterprise."

After being released in December 1996, she did a little research and learned about the success of authors such as Bebe Moore Campbell, Terry McMillan and Sheneska Jackson. She said, "Dang?? these women got it going on. And if they did it, so can I!"

Ms. Swinson, later went on to self-publish "Mad Shambles." Her passion for writing didn't stop there. Writing feverishly into the wee hours of the night, she completed her second novel, Wifey, which was picked up and published by Melodrama Publishing. After the success of Wifey, there was an overwhelming demand for her to write a sequel. Her fans wanted more so Ms. Swinson decided to answer all unanswered questions. The result is a creative, gritty work of fiction entitled, "I'm Still Wifey."

 

 

The Candy Shop, Part IIThe Candy Shop, Part II
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Faith decides to get her life back on track by admitting herself into a drug rehab. While in recovery, she makes a phone call and finds out that her ex-husband has married his divorce attorney. And to make matters worse, he refuses to let Faith be in their daughter's life. The devastating news causes her to relapse and before anyone could blink their eyes, she packed up her things, checked out of the rehab and was back on the streets in less than twenty-four hours. Once she hits the streets, her life is turned upside down after she allows a known con-artist to take her underneath his wings. Sooner than later, she realizes that he will become her worst nightmare and that her chances of getting away from him alive are very slim. Will Faith let the streets swallow her whole? Or will she gain the strength to fight for her life?

 

Wife ExtraordinareWife Extraordinaire
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Paperback: 230 pages
Publisher: K.S. Publications; 1st Edition edition (February 15, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0984529020
ISBN-13: 978-0984529025
Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches

Kira only wishes to be happy and live a drama free life, so after all the chaos and blood shed that claimed the lives of all the parties involved, Kira escaped back to the islands and is safe and sound in her luxury beachfront home with her new Caribbean beau Donovan.

The unfortunate part about running is that her past life always seems to follow her and cause her to become leery of everyone who crosses her path. Not only is she dealing with trust issues, she finds it hard to love the very man she spends most of her time with. But as the relationship progresses, she will find out that Donovan isn't her enemy. However, there is someone very close to him that wants to destroy her and they will stop at nothing to make that happen.

While Kira is no stranger to violence and mayhem, being alone in this foreign country has its disadvantages. So to beat the odds, she knows she better come up with pretty clever exit strategy or else. 

 

The Candy Shop
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Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Dafina (January 5, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0758238916
ISBN-13: 978-0758238917

Having no regards for people, their property and even her own life, Faith Simmons has done everything from selling off her life's fortune, to selling her body, and stealing, all because of her sweet addiction for The Candy Shop. Looking back ten years, who would have ever thought that this well-respected and very well paid thirty-one year old assistant principal for a performing arts school would trade in her six-year marriage, a two-story brick home in a gated community and a 2007 Jaguar, for a body riddled with track marks and a substance that gives her a better feeling than sex. When that candy, as she knows it, finally runs out; she resorts to the 'desperate times calls for desperate measures' solution; which will have her playing Russian roulette with the angel of death. And sooner than later, these episodes will catch up with her, so she will be forced to make some life altering choices, but will it be too late?
 

Notorious
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Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Dafina (September 1, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0758228376
ISBN-13: 978-0758228376

After the drama in Playing Dirty, Yoshi Lomax is on the run, but trouble follows her wherever she goes. . .

When things get too hot in Miami, criminal lawyer Yoshi figures she'll be safe if she goes home to Norfolk, Virginia, for a little while. But the streets there are just as mean, and a sistah needs to keep her head to avoid getting popped by a drive-by. And when Yoshi witnesses the brutal murder of a snitch by a ruthless drug dealer, she knows she'll be the next one in the gangsta's sights. Out of time and abandoned by everyone but her cousin Carmen, Yoshi's goin' to have to learn to fight back if she wants to live another day. . .
 

Playing Dirty
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Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Dafina; 1 edition (April 1, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 075822835X
ISBN-13: 978-0758228352

Life After Wifey
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Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Dafina; Reprint edition (March 1, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0758229038
ISBN-13: 978-0758229038

Nikki, is in possession of a lot of chilling information that could not only shed light on some unanswered questions, but could also put a lot of dangerous people behind bars for life -- including her new boyfriend, Syncere, from New Jersey. Well aware that she is sleeping with the enemy, Nikki knows she must step up her game and take some precautionary measures to protect herself if she plans to seek out Kira shooter. What better place to start on her journey than with the man she shares her bed with? In Life After Wifey, Nikki is going to put herself in some very compromising situations but through it all, she knows that she must never implicate herself and Kira in the plans that ended Ricky and Russell lives. Nikki must suit up with everything Kira has ever taught her about the streets and then prepare for the worst.
 

I'm Still Wifey
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Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Dafina; Reprint edition (January 1, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 075822902X
ISBN-13: 978-0758229021

While Kira's husband Ricky is behind bars serving federal time, she clings onto the hope that one day she'll get a taste of sweet revenge for Russ'the nigga who played her! In the mix of all the drama, Kira unintentionally falls for a new 'hood rich cat who has it all. Money, good looks, and yes, a girl back home in Jersey! This time around Kira plans to play by a different set of rules!

Although, Ricky is locked down in a Virginia federal prison, it doesn't stop his reign of terror. He gets wind of everything that went down with Kira and gives her a life altering ultimatum. Nevertheless, Kira refuses to adhere to his demand and Ricky has no choice but to suit up his street team. The question is: How will it end this time?
 

Still Wifey Material
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Paperback: 232 pages
Publisher: Melodrama Publishing (November 12, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1934157104
ISBN-13: 978-1934157107

Kira is back and needs to make up for lost time. After deciding to leave the Witness Protection Program she gets disturbing news that Quincy an old flame, Rhonda her business partner, Sunshine an old rival, and her grandmother were all murdered. Kira wants a new beginning so she moves to Houston, Texas with her cousin, Nikki in search of southern hospitality. Little does she know that the streets in Houston and the men who run them are just as dangerous as the hometown she fled.

Determined to prove that she is still wifey material, Kira jumps back onto the club scene in search of another sugar-daddy. When she meets Fatu, a Nigerian nightclub owner, her situation is instantly upgraded when he asks to marry her.

As Kira begins to make plans for her wedding, her cousin Nikki has plans of her own. Tired of always living in Kira's shadow, Nikki is furious that once again Kira is walking away with the boss. Especially when she had eyes on Fatu first! Nikki is prepared to breakup Kira's engagement by any means necessary but Kira has bigger problems. Fatu isn't the legitimate businessman Kira thought he was. She's uncovered confidential information about Fatu that he is willing to kill for in order to keep secret.

Fatu, the notorious crime boss has finally met his match and she's a woman by the name of Kira!
 

Wifey
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Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Dafina; Reprint edition (October 1, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0758229011
ISBN-13: 978-0758229014

Kira owns a profitable hair and nail salon. She lives in a nice home in an exclusive community with her husband Ricky, an infamous, well-known drug dealer from the rough streets of D.C. He is also known to be one of the most feared men in the South.

Because of Ricky's drug-empire, Kira finds herself in the most dangerous situation ever. Ricky forces Kira to believe that he's going to call on his reinforcements, so everything will end in his favor. However, unknown to Ricky, Kira felt the need to devise an escape plan on her own. Will she choose loyalty or her life?

In a world where everyone wants to be "wifey" the question is--can you play your position and handle the drama the streets will throw your way?
 

A Sticky Situation
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Hardcover
Publisher: Melodrama Publishing (2008)
ISBN-10: 0739499572
ISBN-13: 978-0739499573

Mad Shambles
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Paperback: 137 pages
Publisher: Maximillion Press Publishers (2000)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1930211090
ISBN-13: 978-1930211094

This is a novel about three friends, Almirah, Lisa and Delyah.
 

Sleeping With The Enemy
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Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Dafina (August 1, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0758212577

by Wahida Clark, Kiki Swinson

Essence' bestselling authors Wahida Clark and Kiki Swinson deliver a double-shot of street lit fiction--two novellas about women betrayed who are out for nothing less than revenge...

Enemy in My Bed by WAHIDA CLARK
She rules the weed scene in Memphis, USA. But Kreesha can't control the dangerous way she's feelin' about Reign--a brother who's married, just out of prison, and one strike away from lockdown-for-life. He's a past master of the game, and Kreesha can't get enough of his body or heart. But when Reign betrays her to the Feds, she'll risk everything to save her empire and give Reign one last seduction--with a bullet...

Keeping My Enemies Close by KIKI SWINSON
Larissa Taylor is fed up with lying, cheating men. Her best friend Tenisha's suggestion: try a guaranteed-to-be-faithful brother in prison. But Sean Miller is one thug-a-licious addiction. So, when a sex-struck Larissa is caught smuggling weed for Sean, she's the one who winds up behind bars. Now, Tenisha's got Larissa's man and baby. But Larissa is ready to go beyond even street justice to make sure her ex-friend and cheating man get the ultimate payback...

 

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