Studio of Books proudly showcased A. D. Haywood’s book titled, “The Promise Of Tomorrow: A man’s struggle between the life he loves and the love of his life,” during the 2025 Bologna Children’s Book Fair at Bologna Italy on March 31 to April 3, 2025 at Bologna, Italy.
The Bologna Children’s Book Fair is an internationally renowned event that brings together publishing professionals, authors, illustrators, and storytellers from across the globe. Focused on the exchange of ideas and the buying and selling of publishing rights, it serves as a vital hub for discovering the next big stories in children’s media. For creators and publishers alike, it’s a place where imagination meets opportunity.
Being part of the Book Gallery at Bologna was a proud moment for Studio of Books. It provided a valuable platform to share a thoughtfully curated selection of titles with a global audience of readers, educators, and publishing professionals.
This international showcase not only highlighted the creativity and heart behind each book, but also opened the door to new opportunities, connections, and collaborations across borders—bringing fresh stories to life for children and families around the world.
A. D. Haywood is more than a storyteller, influenced by his background on a farm in Indian Trail, North Carolina, where the lack of contemporary distractions encouraged a love of colorful tales and creative experiences. His upbringing, filled with campfire ghost stories and country adventures, sow the roots of his storytelling skill, sparking a desire to paint pictures with words.
Haywood’s transition from farm life to hospitality was defined by humble beginnings and constant dedication. He rose through the ranks of the company and now has a minority ownership in six restaurants, exhibiting his fierce work ethic and entrepreneurial drive.
He lives in the gorgeous Shenandoah Valley with his wife of 30 years, Sherry, and their two cats, Tua and Tommy. He has two adult children, Cameron and Whitney. He thanks his parents’ firm confidence and affection for his daring pursuit of the goal.
He has a creative writing style that translates real-world events into a fictional structure, allowing readers to broaden their thinking beyond the ordinary routines of daily life. He confronts conventional wisdom with a touch of drama, a hint of romance, and a dash of realism.
“The Promise Of Tomorrow: A man’s struggle between the life he loves and the love of his life” will challenge your perceptions of love, loyalty, and sacrifice. Renowned author Arnold Dale Haywood skillfully navigates the complexities of the heart, setting the stage for a story that unfolds the layers of human emotion and the consequences of the choices we make.
Bo Hawes finds himself in the impossible predicament of choosing between the love of his life and the life he loves. What started as a simple camping trip with his family in his youth, turns into dramatic chaos, absolute terror, and the greatest love of his life. Or he thought?
The occurrences of a few nights in the mountains of North Carolina started as a love story for the ages; ended in murder and mayhem.
Bo finds the person that destiny has identified as his soulmate named Binki. But Binki has baggage! Bo’s sheltered life gets a real-word jolt as he is introduced to a world that includes abuse, alcohol, and drugs that ends in murder and mayhem.
This family vacation has Bo wondering ten years later if he is the man he is supposed to be. He is filled with self-doubt and lacks direction in every aspect of his life.
Obstacles are continuously thrown in Bo’s direction, hindering him from ever finding the harmony in his life he so desperately seeks.
There are scars that can’t be removed. Questions that can’t be answered.
And a love that can’t be matched.
The kindness of a nurse and a local pastor work tirelessly to save him. Eventually, the nurse and the pastor must decide if he is he even worth saving. Or if he even wants to be saved because Bo is so lost in the pain of yesterday, that he can’t see the promise of tomorrow.
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