All posts by Mark L Baynard, Author

Mark L Baynard is an author, Book Publisher, youth advocate, and a true success story. He overcame a past of crime, drugs, and prison by now making a difference in his community. Marks was raised in a Housing Project in Wilmington, Delaware, along with his siblings, by his single Mother. He also visited his dad and other siblings in Alabama each year. His mother was a very hard worker who worked two low-paying jobs to raise her five children. His mother raised him to be respectful to others. During his teenage years, Mark began searching for meaning in his life. Having low self-esteem, he started experimenting with marijuana, alcohol and other drugs. This was just the beginning of more problems to come. Mark eventually started selling drugs and living the lifestyle that goes along with it. Due to the choices that he made, Mark ended up going to prison for drugs. Mark was released from prison after serving a two-year sentence. He returned to selling drugs and making unwise choices. Within a year, Mark was back in prison for drugs. He ended up serving thirteen years before being released. While serving time, Mark started accepting responsibility for his actions and began addressing his personal issues. Once he was released in 2004, he moved to Montgomery, Alabama with family. He eventually met a young lady whom he married. They now share a ten-year-old daughter together. Mark also has a twenty-four-year-old daughter prior to his marriage. Mark decided to further his education by enrolling in Ashford University where he earned his Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education in 2012. He then went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from Faulkner University in Montgomery, Alabama in 2014. In 2015, Mark released his first book titled “100 Years: A Journey to End a Vicious Cycle.” In his book, Mark shares the true story of how his family “collectively” wasted more than one hundred years in prison. He also shares some of the many challenges that he has overcome after being released from prison. Mark encourages others to join in the journey to end the cycle of crime and prison in the community. Later that year, Mark released his second book “These Are Your Flowers.” This book highlights the importance of letting our loved ones know how much they mean to us while they are alive. Mark went on to pursue a Master's Degree in Public Administration at Troy University. He has since transferred to Auburn University at Montgomery in 2015. In August of 2016, Mark released the book “100 Years II: Truth Be Told.” In his book, Mark addresses issues such as black-on-black crime, police brutality, as well as the identity crisis of African Americans. All of Mark’s books are available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00TLXK5L6 In 2017, Mark earned a Master’s Degree in Justice and Public Safety from Auburn University at Montgomery. Mark plans to use his education accompanied with his personal experiences to help others. Mark is a living example that anything is possible. Mark founded “U Can” (Universal Community Advocacy Network) Community Organization, where he works with at-risk youth and has plans to work with adults in the future. Mark’s purpose is to make a difference in the lives of the individuals he serves. His goal is to decrease the high recidivism rate among both juvenile and adult offenders. Mark may be contacted by email at ucan.community@yahoo.com

The Storms Caused Freda’s Faith

Freda (Free) Camille will declare to anyone that the storms in her life has lead to the faith that she has in God. She is currently a member of New Destiny Fellowship Church located in Wilmington, Delaware. Her faith in the lord is the key to her success. Right now, life is going well for Freda and things appear to be falling into place. Freda is an actress, poet, writer, author, mentor, and mother. The glare of strength reflects from her eyes as she stands strong anticipating her next move. Must have been born this way or maybe God had a hedge of protection around her since birth. The reality is that she has not always been the loving, beautiful, strong, professional and independent woman that we see today.

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Freda has experienced a number of storms in her life. She had been molested at a young age. This can be devastating for a young girl to have to experience. After having such an experience, any young female may start to question God and ask “why me?” Some young girls may have given up at this point. Just think of the many negative effects that may come out of this. At the age of thirteen, Freda became the caretaker of her mother. The storms in Freda’s life probably felt more like a hurricane. As a result of some of her experiences, she started making a number of bad decisions. Freda got pregnant when she was still a teenager, been arrested and went through a period in her life were she faced depression. This may have been a direct result of the molestation or other experiences. Life can be difficult for a woman. Sometimes men can forget that simple fact while in a relationship. Woman are precious and must be handle with love and care. In addition to her own struggles, Freda was faced with her most difficult storm. When Freda was twenty-three years old her mother passed on from heart disease. I can only imagine the impact of losing a parent. I must admit that I have a lot of respect for Freda! Though the weight of the world appeared to be on her shoulders and she was close to breaking, she did not give up. The only thing that I can say is that, the enemy thought that he had another one, boy was he wrong. Instead of allowing her experiences to destroy her life, Freda began to answer the call that God had on her life. God must have stepped in and commanded the enemy to take his hands off of His child. An old saying goes “whatever doesn’t kill us will make us stronger. This was true in Freda’s case. That is why we are able to see this strong black queen who stands before us today. Instead of being blown away by her storms, she began to call on the name of the lord. She is now committed to encouraging other young girls or women, who are facing similar storms, to hold on and never give up. Freda knows the power of God and trust Jesus to guide her through any situation or challenge.

God is now able to use Freda for his glory, now that she understands that her past can be used in order to help others. She works as a Licensed Practical Nurse as she enjoys helping others. She mentors young ladies in her community. She is also a Youth Leader at New Destiny Fellowship Church in Wilmington, Delaware. Freda has mentored young ladies in her community, and has spoken at several treatment facilities in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. She used these moments to become transparent and share her testimony about the various adversities she has overcome in her life. Her desire is to encourage those who have endured the sting or stigma of the pain she has. She wants you to know and see that you can get through it, you can heal and things will get better. Follow the example that Freda has set in finding healing during her difficult times in life. Writing was given to Freda as a gift from God when she was eleven years old. During some of her most difficult times in life, Freda found a way of escaping her reality through writing poetry. Freda Camille finally stepped out on faith released her first book independently titled “The Storms Caused My Faith.” This is an amazing book of poems which offers encouragement through her words. Freda also co-authored the book “Things I Wish He Knew: Our Letters of truth.” These books are available on Amazon. You can also purchase them through her paypal links below:

 The Storms Caused My Faith $15.70
Things I Wish He Knew $20.00
Freda also appeared in the independent film titled “found.” She plans on releasing her next book “To Have and To Hold” in the Spring of 2016. There will be a short film project to follow the book. Below is a preview of Freda’s upcoming book. I also have an exclusive excerpt from her upcoming book.  I am anticipating this book, along with the rest of her audience. Keep your eyes and ears open for this amazing poet, author, actress, mother and strong black woman. Freda has an upcoming meet and greet/book signing event on Saturday, February 20th from 1pm until 4pm. at: Mejah Books, Holly Oak Plaza, 2099A Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, Delaware (302) 793-3424

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Heartbeat of Love…

your heart… my heart… 

an everlasting beat 

that echoes from our childhood… 

cascades into a river that empties into a long awaited scenery of adulthood… 

it’s a warm pre-existing sense of love… 

a beautiful experience… 

slowly becomes oblivious to life… timeless love… 

transparent love… 

untouchable love… 

we ♥

-Freda Camille-

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Breaking News: Repeat Offender Escapes From Prison!

Good morning family and friends! I wanted to make everyone aware of the breaking news. Be aware that there has been a prison break and there are plans for more. A black man, who is considered armed and dangerous, has escaped from the traps of prison, crime, doubt, and fear!

Mark L Baynard was raised in the Riverside Housing Projects in Wilmington, Delaware by his singled mother. Delaware is a small state surrounded by Philadelphia and New Jersey to the North and Baltimore, Maryland and Washington, D.C. to the South. Mark doesn’t make any excuses for the many mistakes that he made. Mark sold and used drugs as a teenager. This behavior eventually led him to received a long prison sentence. At that point Mark felt lost and could not see life beyond the walls or fences of prison. Once Mark gained an awareness and realized that he wanted more out of life, he has been on a mission to break the cycle of prison and crime within his family as well as in our communities. That’s when it started and the great escape happen.

Mark decided that it was necessary for him to break the chains of crime and prison in his own life. Mark now lives in Alabama where he can be found giving back to the youth by encouraging them to make responsible choices concerning their lives. Mark understands that a bad decision may negatively affect the rest of our lives.

To any brother or sisters who have recently been released from prison, this escape plan can even be used by you. This plan of escape can also be used by anyone who may be headed down the path of crime or prison. The first step in this escape plan is for individuals to make decisions that contribute to their freedom. We must understand that crime is counterproductive to any community. Crime also leads to violence, prison or an early death. We must break this vicious cycle of crime and prison and replace them with pro-social activities. I have a book full of the necessary tools in which you will need in order to proceed with this getaway plan.

100 Years: A Journey to End a Vicious Cycle

Yes, Mark is armed and dangerous but not in the manner in which you may think. Mark is armed with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding which he offers in order to help others. Mark is on a journey to end the cycle of crime and prison in our society. Let others know about this escape plan because it may help others. This amazing story is told in his book “100 Years: A Journey to End a Vicious Cycle.” His book “100 Years” is available on his website http://www.journey100years.com and on amazon http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00TLXK5L6. Pick up a copy of his book today and encourage others to make this escape. This escape is not a physical escape from prison but more symbolic of making choices that allow us to maintain our freedom. Prison is not an option! Mark’s book is available in paperback for $15.00 and ebook for $7.99. Also subscribe to his newsletter in order to get updates any stay connected.

 

 

Winnie Mandela Held Down Nelson Mandela for 27 Years

Good morning family and friends! Ladies would you hold your man down while he was serving time in prison? Winnie Madikizela-Mandela held down her husband Nelson Mandela for 27 years. She supported him and continued the fight against injustice during the time of apartheid in South Africa. She was his eyes and ears during the entire time that he was in prison. I just wanted to take the time to honor such a queen, woman, and leader. She is a symbols of strength! Ladies would you do the same for your man? Would you stand by your man and support him during his most difficult times? Would you hold him and let him know that everything will be alright? How far would you go in order to support and love your man?