Levi Lamont Beard, using the pen name "L. Lamont," always had a knack for writing, going back to his days at Pasadena City College in Pasadena, California, where he honed his gift through journalism and creative writing courses. Having articles published on the collegiate level further sparked the interest to write and even dabble in poetry. After earning a Bachelors of Communications degree from Wilberforce University, he moved to Houston, Texas and embarked on a career in education. While earning his Masters in Education Administration degree from Prairie View A&M University, his first short...