Lloyd Howard Carter was born in Columbus, Ohio, in 1947, the third son of James Carter and Mattie Teague, who was born deaf and mute. Growing up, the challenges surrounding his parents’ disabilities profoundly shaped his life and later became a source of reflection in his literary pursuits. 

A natural storyteller, Lloyd developed his craft while incarcerated in the United States Federal prison system. The hardships, personal struggles, and lessons that emerged from those years continue to influence the themes and authenticity of his work. 

His publication credit includes The Makings of Frankensteins, which appeared in the Los Angeles Times during the 1980s while he was incarcerated in Lompoc, California.