We had the good fortune of connecting with Marques Lewis and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Marques, do you have some perspective or insight you can share with us on the question of when someone should give up versus when they should keep going?
I learn from my personal experiences that you will know in due time. If it is something you love it is so easy. Everything comes easy. When you feel like things aren’t going well and want to give up that dream will keep on haunting you. It means it’s for you.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I remember when my mom got sick. At the time I was into acting heavy, but when she got sick I stayed home to take care of her. I remember hearing about Zane and the genre she wrote. I was like hmmm…let me give this a try. I started writing poetry and fans wanted more. After a while into went from poems to short stories to writing a book. It wasn’t easy. Up to college I couldn’t even write a paragraph. I know it was God. I remember going to the mailboxes and being rejected was hurtful. I want the world to know that it is going to be a gift you wouldn’t expect that will take you far. Keep searching within you and strive on.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
For myself I would hang at the grown folks spot at the Legion Post 512 in Albany, Georgia.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I definitely want to thank God for everything he has done for me. For the grind in me and opening up doors. My family James and Dora Lewis (my parents) who have been my biggest supporters. Thank you. My brother James Gregory Lewis and Belinda Lewis-Frazier my sister, thanks you two for everything and being there. My girlfriend Alexandria Nicole Baptiste thank you for being by my side and helping me bettering myself in business and as a partner.

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