Just Words

About the Book

Just Words is the author’s first book. The book contains several short stories, which include subject matters such as single parenthood, faith in God, and the controversial death penalty execution. The author believes that every healthy, thinking person has a story to tell that can move readers’ emotions from laughter to tears, because at the end of the day, all stories are just words.

About the Author

Willie Deed III was raised in Stockton California. After graduating from High School in 1974, he joined the U.S. Army. His military career lasted twenty years. He spent tours of duties at Fort Ord California, Nurnberg Germany and camp Stanley South Korea. He also participated in the Desert Storm Gulf War and was awarded the bronze star medal. During his long military career Willie was promoted many times, finally retiring in 1994 with the rank of first sergeant. In 1995 he was hired as a correctional officer at San Quintin State Prison, a career that lasted twenty-one years. During his employment at San Quintin he worked in many units including the infamous death row. He retired as a correction counselor in 2016. Today he is enjoying his retirement life by being the best grandfather of all time to his six beautiful granddaughters.