Jamal Tylor is a U.S. Army veteran and self-published novelette and flash fiction author from Athens, Georgia. A recipient of the Presidential Service Badge, Armed Forces Service Medal, and Honorable Order of St. Christopher for his eight years of service.
His stories explore mental health, manhood, and healing in Black and veteran communities through direct, simple prose laced with poetic symbolism. Writing is his therapy, a small way to give back, and a means to continue serving by normalizing vital conversations.
His work is available on Barnes & Noble, recognized by the Indie Author Project, and featured in Richmond’s Bilibo collection. When not writing, he enjoys time with family and his two dogs.
Jamal Tylor is a U.S. Army veteran and self-published novelette and flash fiction author from Athens, Georgia. A recipient of the Presidential Service Badge, Armed Forces Service Medal, and Honorable Order of St. Christopher for his eight years of service.
His stories explore mental health, manhood, and healing in Black and veteran communities through direct, simple prose laced with poetic symbolism. Writing is his therapy, a small way to give...
Cornbread & Milk is a deeply moving and thought provoking book that blends storytelling and poetry to take readers on a journey of self discovery. Through the powerful words of Eugene Kiles, this book invites you into a world of personal reflection, where themes of loss, searching for meaning, and confronting the past resonate universally....
What Manner of Man follows Jamal, a thirty-year-old Army veteran who has been out for three years. His hair is gone, his waistline is bigger, and every day he tries to be a good husband and a good man. But life after the Army is not what he thought it would be. The rank is gone. The routine is gone. And people want him to be someone he's not...
In this heartfelt memoir, "What My Black Father Taught Me," Jamal shares lessons from his Black father, Harold, and his journey to manhood. Written in honor of his father, this concise yet impactful book reflects on the dual experiences of growing up with and without a father's guidance. Designed to be a quick read, this memoir invites...
A collection of flash fiction featuring quick stories born from passing thoughts, fleeting emotions, and everyday inspiration, a creative space for stories that come to life in a single spark.
