Hi!
A dual native of California and New Orleans, I've been blessed to earn honors at both the 2016 Los Angeles and Paris Book Festivals for my debut novel Oiseau The King Catcher. The story of a refugee penguin growing up amidst a struggle for power in South Africa. After 3 years honing the manuscript, I quit my day-job to focus on writing full-time (Lord help me!).

I'm currently working on a children's picture book about fear.
  • Oakland, California
  • JoinedJune 29, 2016



Story by Jesse Byrd
Oiseau The King Catcher by JesseByrd3
Oiseau The King Catcher
[2016 PARIS BOOK FESTIVAL Runner-Up For Book Of The YEAR] [2016 LOS ANGELES BOOK FESTIVAL Honorable Mention F...
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