Lloyd Devereux Richards wrote crime fiction books and dedicated himself for 14 years. However, 11 years passed, the book did not sell much until finally the child made content on TikTok.
Richards wrote a book which he entitled 'Stone Maidens'. Marguerite, her daughter, then shared her father's struggles to complete the book.
"My dad spent 14 years writing a book. He worked full time and his kids came first. But he made time for his book," says Marguerite.
It's a beautifully written thriller on Amazon 🥹❤️ #stonemaidens #booktok #authorsoftiktok #thrillerbooks #books ♬ original sound - e
"He is very happy even though sales are not good," he continued.
Since the video was uploaded to the @stonemaidens account, there have been 44.4 million views on the first video. His likes even penetrated 9 million more.
Netizens also wrote their support for Richards. Many also claim to have read 'Stone Maidens' and think it is a very good book.
"I got paid on Friday, I'll buy it after payday! Tell him congratulations from me, okay," said @isabellajewel27.
"Would buy anyway, it sounds so exciting!!" said @emingfan.
"Where can I buy it!!" asked @julieisobssessed.
"I'm reading Stone Maidens and it's amazing," praised @e_is_for_emily_.
'Stone Maidens' has been released since 2012. This book tells about an FBI forensic anthropologist who tracks down a serial killer. The serial killer left strangled victims with suspicious and terrifying carved stone statues. This novel has a five star rating on Amazon.