Devlon E Waddell

“Writing saved my life,” are words often spoken by husband, father and native Baltimorean, Devlon E Waddell. There’s no doubt that whenever Devlon speaks about the power of the written word and his passion for it, he’s being disarmingly honest. There is a humility in his words that is all at once refreshing, persuasive and determined.

As described by ‘The Indie Bookman’ Brad Grochowski, “...his book, Syrup Sandwich, is an exploration of an urban black man frustrated by his efforts to rectify his deep intelligence with the stereotypes laid upon him as he struggles to overcome his own preconceived notions of race, age and class.”

What began as a desire to show his daughters that anything is possible has become a clearly purposed vision for Devlon E Waddell--tempered with humility and accompanied by honesty.