Gume Laurel III

Gume Laurel III is an author from the Rio Grande Valley who's trying to find his place in this world, and have his work be read.

In early 2013, he released the first of his "Kingdom of Abel" book series, entitled “A Journey Not Their Own.” His second book in the series, "Song of the Silent," was released in summer of 2013. In addition to printing his work, Gume has begun visiting schools with the goal of empowering young writers and readers to pursue their dreams of becoming printed authors. Having come from a region with unfavorable statistics, Gume knows how impossible it may seem to accomplish a dream. Students from his past speaking events have walked away confident in their talents, and in themselves as individuals.

Besides all that, Gume's a night owl that's doing his best to keep his air plant alive... He's given up on goldfish. He can't imagine a world without his two nieces, his one nephew, or breakfast tacos.