LaShawn Hewlett-Wilson was born and raised in Richmond, VA. She resides in Richmond, Virginia with her husband and three children. Passion for writing books has always been in LaShawn's heart. Her focus is to inspire many readers with novels that will allow them to capture the essence of every sultry, raw, and passionate story, bringing a new, fresh and exciting outlook to writing. "Forbidden Fruit" is LaShawn's first novel which has been described as a "wonderful" love story filled with suspense and drama. LaShawn loves writing romance novels because she says it's nothing like creating a story surrounded by erotica, suspense and drama, which portray characters burning with lust, love, and passion. Writing is just the tip of the iceberg for LaShawn and she is ready to take the world by storm. She is the founder and CEO of Bittersweet Publications, LLC. The company's objective is to develop a portfolio of books that are in demand by continually seeking out and promoting talented writers. Ultimately, the company will like to develop and fund a program that will provide scholarships for youth to combat illiteracy and promote "community" awareness.