#createtorelate

The postcard wall at home continues to grow and sometimes I find myself just connecting memories to grand places. Places like @aliceeverafterbooks which allow my work to have a home. @tinybuffalodesigns I admire your contributions from afar. #YFD #createtorelate #explore (at Buffalo, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/Chu5_LBuBh6/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Mad excited about this chance to speak with my SE partner and friend Ms. Nicky So 💁🏻‍♀️.Don’t miss the opportunity to join us for what should be a great segment on art, imagination, and influence. Get your comments and questions ready!!! See you ON IG LIVE Saturday morning 👦🏾🧁☀️. In the meantime follow me YGD @lgtheroyal and illustrator extraordinaire @nickysoart DREAM… #SomebodyElse #YourFavoriteDreamer #createtorelate #childrensbooks #bookstagram #booksbyblackauthors #illustrator #readingisfun #dreambig #explore #imatter #dontquit #independence #colors #howsweetitis #lovemovement https://www.instagram.com/p/ChFI72lOct0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

As we move closer to a new school year, I’m delighted Somebody Else is in position to be included in more elementary libraries and classrooms. If you are an administrator, educator, librarian or know of some in your circle, I will visit any place of learning for the kids whom you nurture. I want to reach as many kids as I can, and it starts with sitting down and reading to them. Single copy or bulk orders can be ordered through INGRAM SPARK and popular outlets (ie. Barnes & Noble, Amazon). Let’s make this year a dreamy one. I’m easy to reach. Time flies so let’s talk! 👦🏾🧁 #somebodyelsebook #yfd #createtorelate #dream #explore #childrensliterature #illustration #indiewriter #education #elementaryschool #letsread #bookstagram #selflove #selfesteem #ican #independentbookstores #ingramspark #amazon #barnesandnoble https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg2FDKQunZc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

We kicking this off on Saturday 7/29 1pm at Gallagher Pier boardwalk on Fuhrman Blvd. I’ll be reading from my books The Kids & I and While Waiting: TMOACM as well as reading some unreleased never heard before poems and prose. Bring a chair, a blanket or whatever with a nice view of the water as our backdrop. See ya soon. #YFD #createtorelate #independence (at Buffalo, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cgiec02rM0w/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Local travelers and West Side lovers, here’s GOOD NEWS for you: BOTH While Waiting and The Kids & I are available at @westsidestoriesbooks Pay a visit and see what else you’ll find. Dream in motion. #YFD #westsidestories #buffalony #indieauthor #createtorelate #summerreading (at Westside Stories Used Books) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfUFCgluWEr/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Today’s adventure put me in front of a cool group of kids the Sprouting Saplings of 4-H Buffalo Charter. Thanks to @kaylarogersdoula for sparking the invite and the rest of the parents who allowed me to sit down and kick it with the young seeds. Also got to try some new herbs, learn more about George Washington Carver and CSAs. Why be SOMEBODY ELSE when being you is rather sweet?! 📚✊🏾👦🏾🧁🍓🍎 #CreateToRelate #YFD #healthyliving #growyourfood #childrensbooks #storytime #indieauthor #fortheloveyeah (at Massachusetts Avenue Project) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce9kwRzu2Mr/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

You know what is the best way to help us authors and indie writers? REVIEWS…REVIEWS…REVIEWS!!! Good or bad comments let others know, you the readers have weighed in and find works worth your time. Whether Amazon, Barnes & Noble or even local independent bookstores, any review helps and spurs conversation. #CreateToRelate #YFD #indiewriter #blackauthor #bookstagram #amazon #barnesandnoble #ingramspark #shoplocal https://www.instagram.com/p/CelTwOOuauG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

For all my fans, readers and supporters, if you haven’t done so already, follow me on Medium where you can dive into essays, articles and other in-depth pieces penned by Yours Truly. My goal is to reach at least 1,000, but I can’t do it without you all. As always, YFD appreciates the love, insight and readership. Hold on. Be strong. #IndieWriter #freelancewriter #yourfavoritedreamer #createtorelate https://www.instagram.com/p/CehnoIvOuyy/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=