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Lawanna Damous

Lawanna Damous is an up and coming author who discovered her writing talents at the early age of 9. Her first piece was for a Highlight's for Children's issue in the early '80's. "I have always been fascinated with writing. It's one of my favorite past times," says the mother of five. "I have experienced heartache, pain, joy and laughter in my life, just as I'm sure everyone else has." After being shot and stabbed all in the same year, she decided to change her life for the better, and moved her family to Atlanta, Georgia, where she currently resides. "When I discovered other people were dealing with the very same issues I have dealt with, I picked up a pen, and began writing about my experiences, hopefully making an impact on other's who don't see a way out and possibly encouraging change in their lives." Lawanna's first novel entitled, "Hated... with a Passion" is held close to her heart and is loosely based on her experiences growing up in the rough streets of Youngstown, Ohio.