R.L. Byrd was born in the coastal town of Brunswick, Georgia, in a time where America and the South was growing and evolving. His early upbringing there, would shape his world not only as a person, but as a writer. His passion for writing was delayed by a similar passion for Architecture which he pursued by obtaining a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Oklahoma in 1992.
After many years of carrying stories, characters and images in his mind, R. L. found them revisiting him on a more frequent basis as the years rolled by; and beginning in 2007, it wasn’t a day that went by that the pull to write didn’t lure him back to the pen and paper. Looking for Sweet Love (2010) was his debut novel, followed by the sequel Black Coffee (2012, reissued in 2014). He is currently working on his third novel, The Art of Scandal (a story inspired by true events).
After many years of carrying stories, characters and images in his mind, R. L. found them revisiting him on a more frequent basis as the years rolled by; and beginning in 2007, it wasn’t a day that went by that the pull to write didn’t lure him back to the pen and paper. Looking for Sweet Love (2010) was his debut novel, followed by the sequel Black Coffee (2012, reissued in 2014). He is currently working on his third novel, The Art of Scandal (a story inspired by true events).
Black Coffee introduces the readers to six men,The Brothers Forum, to offer female readers a rare peak into the psyche of their male counterparts. Black Coffee also wakes up social advocacy by delving into discussion of pressing issues that affect black men including Homicide, Suicide, Unemployment and HIV. With a raw and authentic voice, R.L. Byrd journeys into the black male’s perspective of challenges in love and life, unveiling truths to the great mystery of why men act and respond in ways that women are often unable to understand.
5 things women will learn about men from in Black Coffee:
1. Good (and bad) men come in all complexions, sizes & walks of life; sometimes you have to peel back the layers to find him.
2. Men can be strong on the outside, but quietly suffering on the inside. (When your man doesn’t talk to you.)
3. Men deal with trust issues (just like women) that can wreak havoc on a relationship.
4. Sometimes it’s difficult for men, who are hurt and betrayed, to get over their feelings and move forward.
5. For some, social issues hinder finding, establishing, and maintaining a healthy relationship
5 things women will learn about men from in Black Coffee:
1. Good (and bad) men come in all complexions, sizes & walks of life; sometimes you have to peel back the layers to find him.
2. Men can be strong on the outside, but quietly suffering on the inside. (When your man doesn’t talk to you.)
3. Men deal with trust issues (just like women) that can wreak havoc on a relationship.
4. Sometimes it’s difficult for men, who are hurt and betrayed, to get over their feelings and move forward.
5. For some, social issues hinder finding, establishing, and maintaining a healthy relationship
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