Willie Fleming, Jr. is the visionary of Long Shot Literary Lions Publishing Group, bringing a powerful blend of lived experience, leadership, and transformational vision to the organization. An author, mentor, and community advocate, Willie has dedicated his life to helping individuals break cycles of trauma, fatherlessness, and incarceration through healing, accountability, and purpose-driven living.
Having overcome adversity firsthand, Willie now uses his voice, leadership, and five published books to inspire personal growth and community transformation. Through his work, he remains committed to restoring identity, strengthening families, and empowering others to build healthier futures.
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Willie Fleming, Jr.
Literary Lions
A Literary Lion is not simply a person who writes. A Literary Lion is a fierce intellectual being — strong in mind, disciplined in spirit, and powerful in purpose.Â
Antong Lucky is a nationally recognized thought leader, author, and Literary Lion dedicated to transforming urban communities through mentorship, violence prevention, and advocacy. A best-selling author and respected public speaker, Antong uses his lived experience, leadership, and voice to inspire change, influence policy, and empower the next generation.
Through his work in community transformation and criminal justice reform, he remains committed to restoring hope, developing leaders, and creating pathways to opportunity for underserved communities.