“Have you ever had stories floating around in your head that would never go away?” —R.L. Byrd
That’s exactly what
R.L. Byrd had going on in his head for over ten
years—characters and story-lines that just never would go away. They only
faded into the recesses of his mind while he pursued other interests; such
as, his love for Architecture, which he pursued by obtaining a Bachelor of
Architecture degree from the University of Oklahoma in 1992. But as the
years rolled by, those trapped stories began beating stronger and stronger,
clamoring to get out—set free —placed on paper.
Finally, in 2008, while pursuing his MBA, R.L. had an epiphany while conducting his international field residency in Vietnam. This epiphany was strong enough to veer him from his conventional thinking and way of life to experience the unconventional and R.L. decided to explore the many facets of life, including the insights of a widely popular Atlanta celebrity with clairvoyant capabilities. It was here that what was revisiting and tugging at him every day was confirmed, she said, “boy, you’re a writer and you need to write.” When R.L. entered the reading, he entered as a typical, everyday, 9-to-5 worker; however, when he left, he left as a struggling neo-writer. At this point, the stage was set, this is where his new journey began.
R.L. Byrd’s first novel, Looking for Sweet Love, a story of seven women pursuing love and happiness (and telling it all on a radio program called The Love Forum), was set free: Penned, placed on paper and published by Llumina Press in 2010. R.L. lives in Atlanta, Georgia and now works on both of his passions.
Looking
for Sweet Love
Click to order via Amazon or
directly from the Publisher
by R.L. Byrd
Paperback: 306 pages
Publisher: Llumina Press
Language: English
ISBN 13: 978-1-60594-435-7
Product Dimensions: 5.5 X 8.5
Jessie is no ordinary girl! Tall, model beautiful, with million dollar
legs, this Spelman graduate, with less than two years under her belt
professionally, is in line for a promotion to vice president of marketing.
However, success was never enough, especially if there was no-one there to
share it with. So Jessie started her quest. First with the bars, then the
clubs, then everyone said if you’re looking for a good man the only place
you’re going to find him is where the Lord puts every good man eventually—be
it in a christening gown or in a casket, the church is where you gotta go!
“Well I tried that, Lord, what’s next?”
Well, eventually she tried where the Lord probably didn’t put a good man and
wouldn’t you know!
No matter how successful you are, where you’re from, or where you’re going,
everyone comes to the point where the desire for warmth, understanding and
companionship supersede all other. Come follow Jessie and her circle of
friends as they explore life, love and relationships through Dallas’ radio
station for love, K.103.5.
Related Links
Official
Website
http://www.richardleonbyrd.com
