A Black Girl Speaks — Ryder's Block

Exclusive Story-Ryder's Block

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Exclusive Story-Ryder's Block

You are in for a special treat! I am giving YOU. Yes, you!  An exclusive first read to one of my stories that I've been writing. 

The story is titled, Ryder's Block. It's the story of Ryder Daniels. A young African American woman mid 20s, and her life from growing up with a mother who didn't mind pimping her out to the neighborhood pimp. To her years of graduating college and snagging her first writer job to navigating relationships. 

Follow along on the journey of Ryder's life weekly! 

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Hustle & Grind Urban Lit Convention

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Hustle & Grind Urban Lit Convention

I will be in attendance for the first time at the Hustle & Grind Urban Lit Convention. Taking place in Detroit on June 11th, 2022.

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Ryder's Block-Meet Ryder Daniels

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Ryder's Block-Meet Ryder Daniels

My name is Ryder Marie Daniels. A writer from Chicago. I struggled to get to be the bad chick that I am right now. I been through it all. Trust me baby, you wouldn’t want to walk through my damn shoes that’s for sure. You know they say a little girl’s first best friend is her mother and her first love is her daddy. But not for me…I never met my father and as for my mother…let me tell you the story of how a chaotic relationship with my egg donor turned me into a force to be wrecking with.

 

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