Malcolm Byrd believes in a higher power and in our personal power as spiritual/human beings to improve the lives of others. He has written plays, children’s stories, and humorous social commentary. His education includes a B. S. in Psychology and a master’s degree in Creative Writing from the University of Southern Mississippi. My Young Buck Billy is a children’s play he adapted from Billy the Young Buck. He’s inspired by nature and great writers like Richard Bach and E. B. White. A walk in the woods provided the inspiration for Billy the Young Buck. “As you work hard to make your dreams come true, don’t forget to appreciate and preserve the environment.”