Timeless Thoughts & Words of Wisdom From the Mind of Tonya D. Floyd; Volume 1--I'm Just Sayin,... & Volume 2--It's All Relative (2012) *Original cover art by Aniekan Udofia.--Uh, who the heck is Tonya D. Floyd, and who cares what she thinks about anything? Well, you do. Because what I have to say was written for or about you; you just don’t know it yet. You’ll find that this is well worth the read, and will make a good reference book—and gifts. Let’s not forget about the copies you’ll buy for your loved ones.

I’m no different from you really. Yeah, I sit around thinking a lot, and I’ve written a few other books already—pretty profound stuff if I say so myself. But the thing that binds you and me is life—the good, the bad, the relatives; we all have stuff. Regardless of where you’re from, or what you do in your spare time, neither you nor I can run from good ole life, and all that comes with it. So I write books to find the people out there who don’t mind comparing notes.

From Where I Stand, It Is What It Is—2005. But Sometimes There’s More—2006. Nothing New Under the Sun—2011. I poured all of me into those three books, and I found some pieces I didn’t even know were there too. Yet, would you believe I still had a lot to get out of my head? I would sit at my computer and compose emails about whatever was on my mind that day. It got so that I was sending one almost every day. I mean, I’ve had a lot going on in my life the last few years—and it’s not over. Not by a long-shot.

But before long, I had something like my own editorial column going, and my small circle of readers grew into a big one, and spread out into my readers’ circles, and then I found out I was a hit. Somebody recently told me, “Only you say the things so many people are thinking, but would never have the nerve to say.” Actually, a few somebodies (just go with it) have told me that over the years, and I’m cool with that. I actually started a blog last year because of this thought for the day concept. People really wanted to hear from me. I even tried quitting, but apparently I make sense on most days. I had no idea all this stuff in my head would come in handy on this level. Now I couldn’t stop if I tried. Each new day brings new challenges, new people, and so much to write about. I love it. Thank you all for allowing my thoughts and me to speak to and for you. I’m humbled.