Podcast appearances and mentions of Shawn A Cosby

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hawn A. Cosby's debut crime novel, BLACKTOP WASTELAND, features as its protagonist a black, former getaway driver in rural Virginia, Beauregard “Bug” Montage. He's a devoted father and husband trying to make an honest living with his auto repair shop, but new competition has put his business on the verge of shutting down. His financial problems leads to him to participate in a heist with a big payoff, but tragic consequences. BLACKTOP WASTELAND is a high octane novel with twists and turns that satisfies fans of thrillers and mysteries. But it also delves deeply into the experiences and motivations that shape the character of its protagonist. It reveals Bug's unhealthy attachment to the memory and myth of his father, his complicated relationship with his mother, and his attraction to the criminal life.

hawn A. Cosby's debut crime novel, BLACKTOP WASTELAND, features as its protagonist a black, former getaway driver in rural Virginia, Beauregard “Bug” Montage. He's a devoted father and husband trying to make an honest living with his auto repair shop, but new competition has put his business on the verge of shutting down. His financial problems leads to him to participate in a heist with a big payoff, but tragic consequences. BLACKTOP WASTELAND is a high octane novel with twists and turns that satisfies fans of thrillers and mysteries. But it also delves deeply into the experiences and motivations that shape the character of its protagonist. It reveals Bug's unhealthy attachment to the memory and myth of his father, his complicated relationship with his mother, and his attraction to the criminal life.

We are pumped to welcome Shawn A. Cosby, author of Blacktop Wasteland, as our second guest on No Limits: Author Series. Enjoy an hour of laughs, praise, and general banter with a truly fantastic guy. If you haven't read this book yet, stop what you're doing and pick up a copy. Seriously, Chris and I agree that it's a top candidate for book of the year. Spoiler-free(ish) - No plot spoilers, but definitely a health discussion of characters and settings! Please subscribe, rate & review using Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcasting platform. You can find us online at MitchRappPod.com and on twitter or Instagram @mitchrapppod. And as always, “Just let Mitch be Mitch.” This episode is made possible and kept ad-free thanks to our fantastic Patrons! For less than the price of a novel a month, you can help us keep the show going and get access to exclusive content and signed book giveaways! Become a Patron today at Patreon.com/MitchRappPod. Disclaimer: This podcast is not affiliated with Vince Flynn, Kyle Mills, or Simon & Schuster. The music soundtrack is Guerilla Tactics by Rafael Krux.

BLACKTOP WASTELAND (Flatiron Books) is about a diamond heist schemed up by an uneasy alliance of poor men and women. Black and white, they live in the Virginia Tidewater region in a town where the desire to be more, have more, leave and live large haunts. With breakneck twists, heartbreaking intents and the missteps of its indelible characters, S. A. Cosby weaves a story about black male identity, about what it means to be from the South and have its history not include your story, and about the pull of family and its confusing messages about love and inheritance. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Shawn A. Cosby is a writer from Southeastern Virginia, now residing in Gloucester, Virginia. His short fiction has appeared in numerous anthologies and magazines. His short story "The Grass Beneath My Feet" won the Anthony award for best short story in 2019. He is also the author of My Darkest Prayer and Brotherhood of the Blade. His writing is influenced by his experience as a bouncer, construction worker, retail manager and for six hours a mascot for a major fast food chain inside the world's hottest costume. When he isn't crafting tales of murder and mayhem he assists the dedicated staff at J.K. Redmond Funeral home as a mortician's assistant. He is an avid hiker and is also known as one hell of a chess player. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/steve-richards/support

Shawn A. Cosby is a writer from Southeastern Virginia, now residing in Gloucester, Virginia. His short fiction has appeared in numerous anthologies and magazines. His short story "The Grass Beneath My Feet" won the Anthony award for best short story in 2019. He is also the author of My Darkest Prayer and Brotherhood of the Blade. His writing is influenced by his experience as a bouncer, construction worker, retail manager and for six hours a mascot for a major fast food chain inside the world's hottest costume. When he isn't crafting tales of murder and mayhem he assists the dedicated staff at J.K. Redmond Funeral home as a mortician's assistant. He is an avid hiker and is also known as one hell of chess player. His latest book is Blacktop Wasteland (Flatiron Books).

In which Shawn talks about A Grifter's Song, his Anthony Award, and the craziness accompanying the upcoming publication of his new book BLACKTOP WASTELAND.