Lloyd Devereaux Richards spent 14 years writing his first novel, Stone Maidens, but it was a 12-second TikTok video created by his daughter that catapulted it to success.

The 74-year-old Richard, who worked as a corporate attorney at a Vermont insurance company while taking care of his children, dedicated his evenings and weekends to crafting his mystery thriller.

When he finally published it in 2012, the book only managed to sell a few dozen copies sporadically.

However, more than a decade later, Stone Maidens has become a sensation, claiming the number one spot on Amazon’s books best-seller list in both Canada and the US, surpassing even Prince Harry’s memoir, Spare.

The stark contrast between Harry and Lloyd’s journeys highlights the value of family and hard work.

While Harry, who has been accused of selfishness, has had every opportunity handed to him and made millions from his controversial book, Lloyd has spent a lifetime striving to be a good person and father.

He dedicated himself to caring for his family while pursuing his dream of becoming a published author in the limited spare time he had.

Finally, Lloyd is receiving the recognition he deserves, while Harry continues to coast on unearned fame, despite claiming to despise it.

Royal expert Neil Sean suggests that Penguin Random House, the publisher of Harry’s memoir, is allegedly furious with him.

They had hoped to organize publicity tours, interviews, and book signings for Harry, which would have generated significant profit.

However, due to Harry’s recent controversial statements about chess pieces and the Taliban, these plans have been thwarted.

The publisher now realizes that the security costs associated with such events would be exorbitant, making them financially unfeasible.

Sean questions whether anyone at Penguin Random House advised Harry against including certain content in his book that could potentially jeopardize its success.

While Harry appears content with his memoir, the publishers are suffering financial losses and have come to recognize the possible folly of their collaboration with him.

Furthermore, Harry has faced criticism for being a royal hypocrite.

While he freely shares his side of the story, accusing members of his family of mistreating his wife, Meghan Markle, he denies them the opportunity to defend themselves.

Royal author and commentator Daniela Elsa suggests that Harry seems to be playing by his own rules, expecting others to adhere to them while he himself follows a different path.

Elsa points out that Harry readily points fingers when his family exploits him for their benefit but seems willing to engage in similar behavior when it suits him.

Harry’s mission to hold the media and the royal institution accountable appears selective, as he fails to apply the same critical eye to his own choices.

Elsa poses a hypothetical scenario: imagine if it were revealed that someone other than Harry had disclosed their intimate encounter with him.

Harry, well aware of how the media operates, must have anticipated the frenzy that would ensue.

Yet, he chose to include this revelation in his memoir, sparking a tabloid hunt for the woman involved.

In conclusion, Lloyd Devereaux Richards’ journey from an unknown author to best-selling sensation serves as a testament to the power of determination and familial support.

His daughter’s TikTok video played a pivotal role in catapulting his novel, Stone Maidens, to the top of the charts, surpassing even Prince Harry’s memoir.

While Harry faces criticism for his approach to truth-telling and the selective application of accountability, Lloyd’s success stands as a reminder that hard work and dedication can lead to the recognition one truly deserves.