Authenticity
Representation
Emotion
Dwayne Morrow
AUTHOR
Originally from the Southside of Chicago, I write as D. Morrow Jr and founded Real Life Publishing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to share authentic literature with Foundational Black Americans. Growing up without a father figure, moving through juvenile homes, and serving a 23-year adult sentence led me to discover an untaught, natural gift for writing in a prison cell over ten years ago. Today, my self-taught storytelling delivers raw streetlit novels and cultural books readers truly feel.
Why I Created Real Life Publishing
I built Real Life Publishing so my stories could reach people who rarely see themselves on the page. I write authentic urban fiction and Foundational Black literature that comes straight from lived experience, not theory. My goal is simple, create real life stories that feel honest, hit deep, and still stand strong years from now.
What Makes My Books Different
Every book I release carries raw prison storytelling, unfiltered Black voices, and emotional street drama that starts strong and stays with you. I sell directly through my site and through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Ingram, so you can support an independent, self-taught author in whatever way works best.