AuthorR.A.Spence

05/18/2026

04/27/2026

Sometimes the creative mind doesn’t follow a straight path—it wanders, it experiments, it grows. What started as one vision for me turned into something much bigger: a journey of creativity, purpose, and connection.

Along the way, I realized it’s not just about my story—it’s about our stories. This moment is about showing gratitude to the many colleagues, friends, and family members who are also stepping out on faith and bringing their books to life. That takes courage. That takes belief.

To every creative out there: embrace who you are. Be patient with your process. Give yourself grace when things don’t go as planned. Trust that you will find your direction—and when you do, you’ll self-correct and grow into exactly who you’re meant to be.

Proud to stand alongside these authors and their work:

📚 Manny Jennings — It’s OK To Be ME
📚 Dr. Andres Dewayne Risker — Making Money Is All Mindset
📚 Breonna L. Moore — Investing While Black
📚 Chaundra Mitchell — Betty Sue & The Horrible Glue Monster
📚 Rev. Daniel P.Y. Smith — Lou the Lefty Lioness
📚 Tameca Wood— There Is Nothing I Can’t Do!
📚 Ashley H. Johnson — Brown Skin Girl
📚 Roslyn Haynie Banks — Adelaide and Agriculture
📚 Samuel Griffin iii & Theresa Caldwell— Safety Seal
📚 Dr. Kiara Shanay Lee — Unveiling Your Writing Voice
📚 Tanya Sade — The Truth
📚 Sitta Jayne & Everly Rose — Spellbound: A Raven Series
📚 Elizabeth Willis— I Am Strong, I Am Royalty
📚 Alexis Campbell & Jordan Johnson — The Budding Therapist Planner
📚 Dr. Ryan Sykes — Make It P.O.P!
📚 Lamar Giles — The Last Last-Day-of-Summer
And many many more…
We’re all writing our stories—on pages and in life. Keep going. ✍🏾

04/21/2026

Number 9: Feel the Rush 💥

Feel a rush. Have fun. Try something that pushes you just a little outside your comfort zone.

Sometimes we play it safe… but growth doesn’t live there.

Take a chance. Speak up. Try something new. Go after that idea that’s been sitting in your mind.

Because here’s the truth:
When you take chances in life, it’ll be alright—and amazing things can be in store.

This message comes straight from YCDI (You Can Do It)—a reminder for our young people (and us too) to live boldly, dream big, and believe in what’s possible.

👉 Check it out here: https://a.co/d/0b798YXu

03/28/2026

Truisms😂😂😂😂

03/12/2026

“3 ways to Help Struggling Readers”

03/10/2026

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03/04/2026

📚 YCDI Message of the Day

Confidence starts with one simple belief:

You Can Do It.

Every big dream begins with a small step:
✔ Raising your hand
✔ Trying again after failing
✔ Believing in yourself when things get tough

That’s why I wrote YCDI – You Can Do It.

Because every child deserves to hear those words.

Parents, teachers, and students — remember:

You CAN do it.

02/28/2026

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02/23/2026

It was a truly uplifting experience today at St. John’s Baptist Church in Stoney Creek. My former students delivered a heartfelt introduction. I am filled with sincere gratitude.

02/12/2026

Free Book Alert!

For the next 7 days, I’m doing something special for my supporters!

If you buy my new book Y.C.D.I on Amazon and leave an honest review, I will personally refund you the full cost of the book.

Yes… that means you get the book FREE 🙌

Already bought it before today?
No worries — this is retroactive too!
If you’ve purchased YCDI in the past, just leave a review and you still qualify.

Here’s how:
1️⃣ Buy the book (or use your past purchase)
2️⃣ Leave an honest review on Amazon
3️⃣ Send me a screenshot of your review
4️⃣ I’ll refund you

That’s it. Easy.

Your reviews help independent authors like me more than you know. Thank you for supporting YCDI,Empty Patchy Beard and OSCARRMEDIA ❤️

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02/10/2026

Embrace Change, Embrace Progress