Author reunites with TikToker who made his debut book go viral
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- Army veteran Shawn Warner pursued his childhood dream to become a writer and released his first novel called “Leigh Howard and the Ghosts of Simmons-Pierce Manor” - and it went to No. 1 thanks to a viral video from a TikToker named Red. The two men reunite for the first time on TODAY and share how one small act of kindness can change a life.
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I love this whole story. Red's small act is so inspirational. Congratulations Shawn to you and your family.
No its not 😂
@@goodburger1114 🤡
This is when I Love the internet. To use it for good. This was such an amazing story, touched my heart here in Seattle,Wa. Hope you have a book tour. Waiting for my book to arrive from Amazon. Can’t wait to read it with my son. Thank you Shawn and Red. This is what the world needs right now. ❤
I agree, the internet can be used for so much good. Unfortunately it’s buried under a lot of hate.
@@No_Named_Nobody Not so much hate though there is plenty of that, but more, mindless stupidity, endless ocean of ignorance and foolishness. You just have to learn to ignore it.
Sad truth is there are so many people like Shawn Warner, who have a treasure of a gift that goes unnoticed and unappreciated and fade into obscurity. Luckily and by a choice made by Red, with the support of the internet, Shawn Warner will now have his dream and his book shine brighter than ever. This was such a great story.
I was thinking the same thing. Unlike television, reading a book is a larger commitment and there are are lot of gems out there that people never discover.
I understand that, but it takes a special kind of person to set in a Kroger in public in 2023 to sell a fantastic story. He went above and beyond to try to get his book out there. I've read it, it's actually a great coming if age stiry
My book was published by the same publisher as him, BlackRose Writing, and I wish I had a table to promote it! Its pretty cool that our small little publishing house was able to hit this surprise homerun.
Writing a book is one thing, getting it noticed and promoted is a whole other thing.
@@mstrikesback168 what's your book
This writer is so humble and he got an angel in his life
Everything about this was so wholesome. I’m crying 😭
I am absolutely sobbing. Ugly crying
Same same same 😭
I bought his book! Done reading it. It's so good story. A lot of lessons and realization.
26 of my friends bought it also after I recommended. Congratulations 🎉
Honestly you're a great person - I love when we young people share real books with our peers - one of my greatest treasures as a kid was a collection of Disney books and my mum used to berate me for giving them out to my friends but honestly I'm just glad that I could share the gift of storytelling/knowledge with them. Books = kindness to me ❤️
I also was a Twilight tween 😂 my auntie hated me for sharing her collection with my friends and now decades later I can't wait to watch the films with her for the first time - together 😂❤️
@@AuntieLux I make it sure that I dont break my friend's trust and I share info to them which I know that can help them to be a better person and look positive outlook in life
You are blessed to have 26 friends.
Beautiful story and there’s so many people with a good heart out there❤
I bought this book and it's wonderful. I'm so happy that he was able to go on TikTok and gain all his sales.
Looks super good do you recommend it as a read I should try?
As an author hoping to get published for the first time in the near future, this is so touching. I hope I encounter such kindness 💗
Keep us updated!!
Wishing you luck. You can do it!
When you publish you better come back and tell us that book title!
@@rashirashi04 100% agree!
@@impishishere Ditto!
I love this story and both Shawn and red. They seem like the most deserving pair to “go viral”.
Shawn is still in disbelief that this is happening to him. A pure man with a pure heart and soul. I’m so happy that God blessed you with this opportunity sir.
Random act of kindness. Thanks influencers, those who make a difference in other lives ❤
Influencers are not what the world wanted but what the world needs!
@@dealwolfstriked272some at least
I just like it was a normal person being nice to a normal person. Not influencer culture out fir their own fame or gain.
My book just arrived a few hours ago! 📖 I’m finishing up my current book tonight and looking forward to starting this one tomorrow. 😌
Thank you, Shawn Warner, for your service. 🇺🇸🙏
is it a good book?
@@siruiiiIn my opinion it’s a great book
@@airbusA332 ok ty!
My niece read it on kindle and legitimately loved it!
Now THAT’S what I call a great social media influencer.
I’m not crying you’re crying
Yes 😂
Protect this man at all costs!!! How wholesome 🥹
So glad he got that helping hand. This sort of thing are an inspiration.
Hard not to choke up. There are still good people in this world. Thanks for bringing them together on the today show
If that book got super popular that first book that got signed will get a skyrocketing value in the future.
It is a great book. The story is great.
Just posted a review and I just found out about it here. Just wanted to do my part! So cool!
MORE STORIES LIKE THIS PLEASE! WE NEED TO HIGHLIGHT KINDNESS! ❤
As a writer I know the struggle. Good on him for having the guts to get out there and do a signing and look how it paid off. I hope he’s working on the next one.
At least he asked for permission to film him. A lot of people just start filming without asking if they can film them. And then make fun of them online.
There is no such thing as a simple act of kindness, kindness is huge
That’s so sweet. I wish I was brave enough to approach strangers and have these kind of interactions.
You can do it ❤
Yes you can!
I just got the book and I can’t wait to read it. I love the story made me a little sad at first, but knowing how this book changed his life made me very happy and grateful for him. Can’t wait to read his other books that he publishes.
Social media is powerful. Use it for good.
Thank you for featuring my video! I am so excited that Shawn's got such a big following now.
If tiktok used in this platfirm sharing kindness and help. I might changed my mind abt the issue tiktok exploitation with kids.
What an AMAZING human being for taking the time to do this for this gentleman. I hope he inspires TONS of people to do kind gestures like this.
We need more people like Red in the world.❤
What a wonderful story. So wish someone would do this with my books.
Go Shawn!! Cant wait to read your book! Much ❤️ to Red and Shawn from Nashville TN
I have watched this all unfold on Tik Tok! So beautiful to see! People say Tik Tok is bad but it can do a lot of good!
best story ever. the internet is good sometimes. this is one of those times. congrats to Shawn! and thanks to Red!
Wow! We dwell in a beyond fabulous World ♡
Kindness never goes out of Style.
The universe rewards the Brave.
@@ed8329
I concur with your sentiment 100%♡
Hope more wholesome content becomes the mainstream form of content in general
So wholesome, just so wholesome, I love it!
I absolutely love this story. Angels come in many different forms! I'm happy for both Red and Leigh!
This WHOLE story is beautiful....
Currently reading it! ❤️❤️
I bought it and it is clearly beyond PHENOMENAL!
Looks like I might read my first book ever… ❤️😅
This makes my heart smile! Glad you took a chance and worked towards your dream. We are never too old to change careers!
I hope the movie script gets selected and theres a green light for the movie
Just about to start reading this book. I read ghost with multiple personalities and immediately purchased. Bought two copies and put one in the neighborhood little library for someone else to enjoy.
I've got mine and man is it good!
What Red did was awesome but hey if the book is not worth it, ain't gonna sell like popcorns. so, Mr Warner, you are doing an awesome job as well.
Thank you Red, and thank you Mr Warner sir
I'm Ordering the book
It was meant to be Shawn.....Ur a bestselling author, u did it 🎉
Saw this on TikTok as it happened. The internet can be an awesome place sometimes ❤
I love it when someone truly deserving gets a break. What a wonderful story to watch when we mostly just see heartache and violence. ❤️
I just LOVE how humble and genuine both Shawn and Red are. The way Shawn is so incredibly grateful puts a big smile on my face 😊
My mother is actually visiting my 13-year-old niece today who lives a few hours away and she is bringing this book 📖 to her as a gift for doing an amazing job during a community theater play she was in last month. I came on here to find a nice story that my mom, "Gramma," could share with her regarding the background of the author and exactly how we came across this book for her. She's a great kid, and I know she will be SO grateful to receive this book (one of her first "longer" books 📚). She's a go-getter, so I have a feeling that she will read this before the kids start school next week!!!
I know you said that you get excited when you hear about the kids that get to read your book, Shawn... we want to graciously thank you! We will be watching for the next bit of work that you release!!!
Human kindness is live and well in America
I absolutely love Shawn Warner. He is just so sweet and kind. Radiates love!
We all need a helping hand. God bless that TikToker. The world needs more people like him
His success is our success! Love that❤
Saw this on tiktok.. was super siked for this guy. Looking forward to more books from him
This is absolutely heartwarming
Did someone cut some onions? 😭🥲
This is so sweet ❤❤❤
As an aspiring author (with the same publisher as Shawn) his story fills me with hope! Way to go Shawn Warner!
Wow! both of them so beautiful. i am so pleased to have watched this. Yes, what an enormous difference a little act of kindness can make. Thank you TODAY for sharing this story.
Red gets the first copy of Shawn's next book!
I saw this story on You Tube and loved it 🥰. Purchased the book from Amazon. Looking forward to reading it! Thanks Shawn Look forward to reading more!
This story makes me tear up every time no matter how many times I see it. Theres so much good out there that doesnt get its chance to shine through
I love stories like this. They always put me in a better mood!
Using our powers for good👍🏾
He needs to write for Hollywood. They have awful writers! But then again, there is a writers strike going on
Got a DC gig Nice one Butterfly flaps it's wings ❤️🇬🇧🙃
Shawn you deserve it!! Please buy his books!!!
This is the type of content I want to see, the things that pull us together instead of tear us apart!
TikTok done right, this is wholesome
The truth is that not only is this a great story, the book he has written is even greater!! sad to realise no one would have even noticed it without TikTok..this is the sad reality for several aspiring writers no matter how good the book :(
What a good set of people. We need more people like this
I bet this is going to be the next Harry Potter series
I loved the book. Its so much better than I thought it would be. Some real twists. Deeper than I thought it would be.
I’m not crying………….
This is what TikTok’s should made for
82nd Airborne! Thank you for your service sir!
So sweet and humble. Kindness matters
I love this story
I ordered a copy! Glad to be a part of this :)
My moms a small time writer and this is amazing! I’m sure he is so grateful and appreciative of this man.
Just bought the book and it's delivered today to me in Ireland. Looking forward to reading it!
The book is good! I’ll be reading the sequel too for sure.
I have a baby girl and she likes to be read to (like most little ones) so I think I’m going to order this to read to her and then give to her when she’s old enough to start reading books on her own. I’m also a sucker for any ghostly books myself, so I’ll probably end up ordering 2 copies to keep one in my personal library 😂
My man had better not start a dinosaur resort off the coast of Costa Rica 😂❤
Is that book also translated in other languages???
SRI CHINMOY: "The very nature of the kindness is to spread. If you are kind to others, today they will be kind to you, and tomorrow to somebody else." Love to all from Koala-Land 🐨💌
It God who did this and no one else
Great now I’m crying
It’s a really fun and great book read it
You really can tell that Shawn are touch to the unexpected support on his book. I also cried when he's explaining but got choked. And the host wiping her tears.
Let’s go brother you inspire me!
The good side of social media.❤
He is writing the sequel let's goooooooooooooooooo!!!!
This is the reason why internet is the best.
I just ordered it, excited to read it after so many good reviews.
I'm so happy to see his face now compared to when he thought nobody was going to care about or even notice the book! I felt very sad seeing how deflated he looked.
I'm gratefully reminded that the world isn't always so bad.