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

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]

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

[@dickyvee]

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

[@lee48lee68]

@@dickyvee -💕☮️from🇨🇦

[@HIMMBelljuvo]

This comment is golden

[@ODUBlue]

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

[@lisaferrin]

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

[@raptorgod77]

Incredible

[@sbtopjosh4098]

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

[@matthewfournier6478]

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

[@jackyray6088]

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

[@margaritavaldes6365]

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

[@abbeytaylor]

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]

Was it a good book!?

[@brennanparent6021]

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

[@MrFarid345]

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

[@Awesomewonder]

"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.

[@kirkmonteclar564]

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

[@salmaselmaoui1397]

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]

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

[@lee48lee68]

What’s the name of it?

[@Ethixen]

what is the name of the book

[@gamingclipz7309]

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

[@susanrichards9144]

I hope people find your book too!!

[@liznyaga5525]

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.

[@pbg624]

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]

tell me our book i would love to read it

[@kosar98]

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

[@hanakaji1615]

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 😇

[@houseofmarshall]

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

[@carrieblack7952]

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

[@Skanda1111]

When a community comes together great things happen.

[@erinsmith8670]

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

[@DatBoiJrSan408]

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

[@Ferrante1]

He is admirable.

[@nohandle474]

I am cryyyyying I LOVE THIS STORY

[@albertnyakundi6756]

Just ordered the book from Kenya

[@nikereebokpuma3406]

His daughter is beautiful ❤

[@trickyplays240]

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!!!!

[@Dontcareanymore781]

Read both books really good can’t wait for a third

[@korab.2938]

So positive story. Amazing !!

[@winterflowerreads]

This was so lovely to watch!!

[@Inka909]

I love how he is showing love to other independent writers

[@HIMMBelljuvo]

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

[@missmarol]

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.

[@clarkebellamyblake]

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

[@Jen-zk9se]

What genuinely good guy ❤

[@debbie12346]

Awh I absolutely love this!

[@mosaicpaint3223]

what a story!!!

[@soniespindola]

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

[@CrystalHairston2]

This makes me tear up

[@haruruben]

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

[@jimmiemccoy7583]

I’m halfway thru it! I love it!

[@GusTeasPlants]

Absolutely love this

[@fabioalvesshow]

❤

[@DraGnFly007]

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!

[@heathermarie3820]

Reading tonight 😊

[@aidana7862]

❤️❤️

[@_Kittensworth]

I'm going to cry

[@KyLake85]

Reading it now!

[@schneeraizor7020]

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

[@jakewolf079]

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

[@rachchel]

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

[@TillsRojas7]

Good man.

[@xPhyllx]

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

[@_Itachi__Uchiha__]

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

[@sailorcharlene]

😢❤❤❤❤

[@sadiashaukat1466]

Never give up..

[@tyonaka-siberiantigerblunt9955]

Some beautiful women right there !

[@warluck1831]

name 10 books

[@Ph4lip]

I get the reference xd

[@midnightbelle4037]

Game of thrones the series. Twilight

[@andrewcuber8968]

you're literally 15 years old

[@jonasthemovie]

Biggles and…

[@lulybsanto9439]

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

[@heru-deshet359]

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]

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

[@lopezahus3117]

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

[@reddillon8425]

Sorry your book didn't get any clout.

[@nouram6957]

Im sorry ur life is so miserable

[@benjaminreynolds3780]

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.

[@LD__]

❤