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Thomas Cobb was born in Chicago, Illinois, and grew up in Tucson, Arizona. He is the author of Crazy Heart, a novel, and Acts of Contrition, a collection of short stories that won the 2002 George Garrett Fiction Prize. He lives in Rhode Island with his wife.

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Shavetail will be released on February 12, 2008 in Hardcover
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Local student playwrighting organization launches first book
Washington Post, March 28, 2013
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Book review: âMom & Me & Mom,â by Maya Angelou
Washington Post, March 27, 2013
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Book review: Jill McCorkleâs âLife After Lifeâ
Washington Post, March 26, 2013
...on Facebook Twitter article_story Can a man find contentment by striving for desperate mediocrity?1363824420000 on Facebook Twitter BlogStory Thomas Cobb wins the 2013 Spur Award for "With Blood in Their Eyes"1363788212000 on Facebook Twitter...
Hot new romance novels for spring
Washington Post, March 26, 2013
...on Facebook Twitter article_story Can a man find contentment by striving for desperate mediocrity?1363824420000 on Facebook Twitter BlogStory Thomas Cobb wins the 2013 Spur Award for "With Blood in Their Eyes"1363788212000 on Facebook Twitter...
Book review: âAbide With Me,â by Sabin Willett
Washington Post, March 25, 2013
...on Facebook Twitter article_story Can a man find contentment by striving for desperate mediocrity?1363824420000 on Facebook Twitter BlogStory Thomas Cobb wins the 2013 Spur Award for "With Blood in Their Eyes"1363788212000 on Facebook Twitter...
Jane Goodall delays new book âto correct any unintentional errorsâ
Washington Post, March 22, 2013
...on Facebook Twitter article_story Can a man find contentment by striving for desperate mediocrity?1363824420000 on Facebook Twitter BlogStory Thomas Cobb wins the 2013 Spur Award for "With Blood in Their Eyes"1363788212000 on Facebook Twitter...
Book World: ‘Nose,’ by James Conaway
Washington Post, March 22, 2013
...on Facebook Twitter article_story Can a man find contentment by striving for desperate mediocrity?1363824420000 on Facebook Twitter BlogStory Thomas Cobb wins the 2013 Spur Award for "With Blood in Their Eyes"1363788212000 on Facebook Twitter...
Short Take: Reptilian residence
The Gulf Today, May 31, 2013
...suburban residential neighbourhood. Undoubtedly, his antics have garnered considerable attention from local residents, but for now the man, Thomas Cobb as identified by Utah police, has won a temporary reprieve relating to an order to remove the...
Masconomet boys lacrosse team to follow sophomore Jung's offensive ...
Wicked Local Boxford, May 29, 2013
...Cam is still a sophomore so his leadership has improved from last year to this year,” said coach Thomas Cobb. “I would like to see him this continue to grow as he has great potential to lead our team.” Although Jung is an offensive player, he...
Cottonwood Heights city council snake debate continues
Fox13now, May 29, 2013
...HEIGHTS – On Tuesday night, Cottonwood Heights’ city council discussed a resident’s snake collection. The neighbors of Thomas Cobb said his 29 boa constrictors are a danger to the community and they fear for the safety of their pets and children....
Disc golf comes to Austell: Park development projects aimed at bringing in visitors
Marietta Daily Journal, May 28, 2013
...From left are Austell Mayor Pro Tem Scott Thomas, Cobb County Commissioner Lisa Cupid, Parks Director Jim Graham, Douglas County Board of Commissioners Chairman Tom Worthan, Austell Mayor Joe Jerkins, former Councilwoman Beverly Boyd and Councilwomen...
Alum uncovers secrets behind Powers Cabin Shootout in documentary
Arizona State University, May 23, 2013
...here. Trejo hopes that the documentary will eventually be turned into a feature length film. He says that Thomas Cobb, author of Crazy Heart, has already expressed interest in the idea. Natasha Karaczan, natasha.karaczan@asu.edu...
Masconomet boys lacrosse team to follow sophomore Jung's offensive lead in tournament
Wicked Local Boxford, May 22, 2013
...Cam is still a sophomore so his leadership has improved from last year to this year,” said coach Thomas Cobb. “I would like to see him this continue to grow as he has great potential to lead our team.” Although Jung is an offensive player, he...
Non-league games still an issue
Wicked Local Boxford, May 22, 2013
...Cam is still a sophomore so his leadership has improved from last year to this year,” said coach Thomas Cobb. “I would like to see him this continue to grow as he has great potential to lead our team.” Although Jung is an offensive player, he...