The Author
About C.D. Howell
Author. Musician. Storyteller. Detroit.
C.D. Howell
Author & Storyteller
C.D. Howell is an author, musician, and storyteller from the heart of Detroit. His debut series, "The Harmonies of Hope," published through Hood Hymns Publishing in 2026, draws from his own journey — growing up in a two-family flat with five siblings, discovering music through concert band, and finding purpose at the choir stand.
Through his writing, C.D. Howell weaves stories that honor the reality of urban life while celebrating the transformative power of faith, family, and music. His characters navigate the same streets, face the same temptations, and hear the same sermons — but each must choose their own path.
"Hood Hymns" is more than a publishing house — it's a movement. C.D. Howell believes that positive, God-focused stories rooted in real neighborhoods can inspire the next generation to dream bigger, pray harder, and walk in purpose.
"Stay active, pray up, and keep the faith; otherwise, the streets will swallow you whole."— — The Harmonies of Hope, Chapter 1
2026
Published
Hood Hymns
Publisher
Faith Fiction
Genre
2 Active
Series
Series
The Harmonies of Hope
James is one of five siblings growing up in a lively two-family flat in the heart of Detroit. Between the laughter of cousins, the rhythms of concert band, and the sermons that shaped his soul, he discovers that music isn't just something he enjoys — it's part of his calling. The Harmonies of Hope follows James from elementary school to the choir stand, through moves, baptism, and the moment a youth overseer placed him in front of the choir and said, "Now direct." By C.D. Howell.
Vol. II — Decisions, Consequences, But God · Coming 2026
The Prodigal Block
Marcus grew up in the same Detroit blocks. Heard the same sermons. Knew the same God. But when the streets called, he answered. The Prodigal Block follows the ones who wandered, the ones who fell, and the ones who fought their way back. Because God's GPS doesn't stop recalculating — no matter how far you drive in the wrong direction.
Vol. II — Coming Home · Coming 2026 | Vol. III — Planned
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More styles dropping Summer '26