Meet the author who went viral thanks to daughter’s TikTok

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ส.ค. 2024
  • Lloyd Devereux Richards and his daughter Marguerite talk about the roller coaster ride they've been on since a video went viral on TikTok and shined a massive spotlight on Lloyd’s new book, “Stone Maidens.”
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  • @lee48lee68
    @lee48lee68 ปีที่แล้ว +361

    This wonderful man introduced her to the world not realizing she would one day return the favour.

    • @dickyvee
      @dickyvee ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I didn’t cry the whole time! Until I read your comment 😭

    • @lee48lee68
      @lee48lee68 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@dickyvee -💕☮️from🇨🇦

    • @HIMMBelljuvo
      @HIMMBelljuvo ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This comment is golden

  • @ODUBlue
    @ODUBlue ปีที่แล้ว +134

    My man makes it to the top, and uses the platform to plug other authors' works. Doesn't get better than that.

  • @lisaferrin
    @lisaferrin ปีที่แล้ว +142

    That he would receive other great authors during his moment of glory?! What a class act!! Beautiful story!

    • @raptorgod77
      @raptorgod77 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Incredible

  • @sbtopjosh4098
    @sbtopjosh4098 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    He even gave a shoutout to other authors who he believed should be given a chance

  • @matthewfournier6478
    @matthewfournier6478 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    His daughter is a class act. Good Job. Author and Dad!!

  • @abbeytaylor
    @abbeytaylor ปีที่แล้ว +147

    This story has had me sobbing since the first TikTok. Truly a touching story and proud to say I contributed to buying his book!

    • @lehon481
      @lehon481 ปีที่แล้ว

      Was it a good book!?

    • @brennanparent6021
      @brennanparent6021 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m considering buying it since I love crime books! Please tell us if it it worth it

  • @margaritavaldes6365
    @margaritavaldes6365 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    There is a sequel!?? 😊 we need that one too!!! Stone Maidens it’s a great read!!

  • @MrFarid345
    @MrFarid345 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Still promote others work... What a great man.. great dad.. great writer..

  • @pbg624
    @pbg624 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I’m honestly tearing up. It’s been my dream to become an author since I was a teenager and I have been a bookworm my entire life so it honestly makes me so happy to see small authors like this make it big. Please if you can support small authors.

    • @officalprime
      @officalprime หลายเดือนก่อน

      tell me our book i would love to read it

  • @jackyray6088
    @jackyray6088 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Props to the man for shouting out other authors who never got their shine.

  • @salmaselmaoui1397
    @salmaselmaoui1397 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    I wrote a poetry book and published it myself on Amazon. But guess what, no one ever read it. Absolutely no single one. I still hope that people find it or a miracle happens to me as well. I’m so happy for this man, it’s so relatable how exasperated he was at first

    • @thevintaaagediaries
      @thevintaaagediaries ปีที่แล้ว +8

      How ist it called? I‘m sry that your work isn’t appreciated as it should be. love from austria ❤

    • @lee48lee68
      @lee48lee68 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What’s the name of it?

    • @Ethixen
      @Ethixen ปีที่แล้ว +1

      what is the name of the book

    • @gamingclipz7309
      @gamingclipz7309 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@henrysalinas6751 I’ll order tm when I get paid. What’s it about?

    • @susanrichards9144
      @susanrichards9144 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I hope people find your book too!!

  • @kirkmonteclar564
    @kirkmonteclar564 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Why am I crying?! Why are you crying watching this?❤❤❤

  • @Awesomewonder
    @Awesomewonder ปีที่แล้ว +18

    "They really are reading." yeah, i understand why he said that. Promoting reading materials in the right platform is really important so readers can get to it.

  • @liznyaga5525
    @liznyaga5525 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Came here after reading Tim Dennings newsletter. Glad I discovered this author. Netizens are so kind sometimes. Glad he became a bestseller. His sunset years will be very comfortable, and he deserves it. 14 years writing a book is no joke.

  • @hanakaji1615
    @hanakaji1615 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I came here after watching the videos from TikTok! 😇 All the best to Lloyd Richards and the authors he recommended ~
    Hoping the books will be available in Asia soon 😇

  • @kosar98
    @kosar98 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Im gonna buy stone maidens, and the authors recommended, i love suspense, thriller, crimes, mystery.

  • @carrieblack7952
    @carrieblack7952 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I’m so happy for him!!! What a wonderful daughter!! Gods timing:):) So beautiful😊

  • @houseofmarshall
    @houseofmarshall ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What an incredible light of a human being. This world is a beautiful place.

  • @DatBoiJrSan408
    @DatBoiJrSan408 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just finished the book last night. I want a show now

  • @erinsmith8670
    @erinsmith8670 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    OMG I love that he Rec’d other authors books!!! Love him!

  • @Skanda1111
    @Skanda1111 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    When a community comes together great things happen.

  • @nohandle474
    @nohandle474 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I am cryyyyying I LOVE THIS STORY

  • @nikereebokpuma3406
    @nikereebokpuma3406 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    His daughter is beautiful ❤

  • @albertnyakundi6756
    @albertnyakundi6756 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Just ordered the book from Kenya

  • @Ferrante1
    @Ferrante1 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    He is admirable.

  • @korab.2938
    @korab.2938 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    So positive story. Amazing !!

  • @trickyplays240
    @trickyplays240 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    It brought me back to reading! My intention span was weak af and I wanted to read it for him, def a struggle to read and stay focused but I did!!!!

  • @winterflowerreads
    @winterflowerreads ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This was so lovely to watch!!

  • @HIMMBelljuvo
    @HIMMBelljuvo ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so heartwarming and wholesome. I really happy for him and his daughter

  • @debbie12346
    @debbie12346 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awh I absolutely love this!

  • @mosaicpaint3223
    @mosaicpaint3223 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    what a story!!!

  • @Inka909
    @Inka909 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I love how he is showing love to other independent writers

  • @Jen-zk9se
    @Jen-zk9se ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What genuinely good guy ❤

  • @clarkebellamyblake
    @clarkebellamyblake ปีที่แล้ว

    I love him so much. I saw the tiktok when it first went viral. BRB crying

  • @missmarol
    @missmarol 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Finished this book tonight. I couldn’t put it down! Hoping there’s a movie or show out of this thriller, truly binge-worthy material.

  • @jimmiemccoy7583
    @jimmiemccoy7583 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m halfway thru it! I love it!

  • @GusTeasPlants
    @GusTeasPlants 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Absolutely love this

  • @CrystalHairston2
    @CrystalHairston2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This makes me tear up

  • @DraGnFly007
    @DraGnFly007 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Marguerite talks love over her father as he sits humbled. I can't wait to read Stone Maiden!
    ❤😊❤
    Shout out to Kevin Brown who is also a wonderful VT writer!

  • @soniespindola
    @soniespindola ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ohhhh i need to check out the three books he recommended......

  • @haruruben
    @haruruben ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Maybe they’ll make a movie. That would be cool

  • @heathermarie3820
    @heathermarie3820 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Reading tonight 😊

  • @aidana7862
    @aidana7862 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    ❤️❤️

  • @KyLake85
    @KyLake85 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Reading it now!

  • @_Kittensworth
    @_Kittensworth ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm going to cry

  • @TillsRojas7
    @TillsRojas7 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Good man.

  • @jakewolf079
    @jakewolf079 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I feel so happy and I am not even in this story

  • @rachchel
    @rachchel ปีที่แล้ว

    I want to read this! I'm fond of Halloween movie franchise from 1978!

  • @_Itachi__Uchiha__
    @_Itachi__Uchiha__ ปีที่แล้ว

    Our country in good shape,by reading book. 100%

  • @xPhyllx
    @xPhyllx ปีที่แล้ว +4

    they didnt even ask one thing about the book...

  • @schneeraizor7020
    @schneeraizor7020 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    oh wow...
    state of redemption is my taste of book.
    now i know hes not a dud.
    will buy his books and recommendation now.

  • @sadiashaukat1466
    @sadiashaukat1466 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Never give up..

  • @sailorcharlene
    @sailorcharlene ปีที่แล้ว +1

    😢❤❤❤❤

  • @LD__
    @LD__ ปีที่แล้ว

  • @tyonaka-siberiantigerblunt9955
    @tyonaka-siberiantigerblunt9955 ปีที่แล้ว

    Some beautiful women right there !

  • @lulybsanto9439
    @lulybsanto9439 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why She talks so much the other interviewer didn’t have any chance 😮

  • @warluck1831
    @warluck1831 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    name 10 books

    • @Ph4lip
      @Ph4lip ปีที่แล้ว

      I get the reference xd

    • @midnightbelle4037
      @midnightbelle4037 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Game of thrones the series. Twilight

    • @andrewcuber8968
      @andrewcuber8968 ปีที่แล้ว

      you're literally 15 years old

    • @jonasthemovie
      @jonasthemovie ปีที่แล้ว

      Biggles and…

  • @heru-deshet359
    @heru-deshet359 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sad that the only way to get people to read is by first showing it on social media, which is what everyone does this generation.

  • @zutzun8230
    @zutzun8230 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can we a “Stoned Manservant” or “Stoned Bachelor” ?

  • @lopezahus3117
    @lopezahus3117 ปีที่แล้ว

    Buy book for other reasons
    We call it pity to someone else
    Nice job social media drama

    • @reddillon8425
      @reddillon8425 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sorry your book didn't get any clout.

    • @nouram6957
      @nouram6957 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Im sorry ur life is so miserable

    • @benjaminreynolds3780
      @benjaminreynolds3780 ปีที่แล้ว

      it's nice. Have a heart. The book might not be good, but have a heart for this guy who is very thankful that his daughter did this.