Online for Authors Episode 2-22-25

Crazy for the Game: Hoops, Humor and High Risk Offenders with Author Scott Gordon​

Guest-host Carole O’Neill’s guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Scott Gordon, author of the book Head Fake. Scott Gordon’s fiction has appeared in the Green Hills Literary Lantern (GHLL), Modern Times Magazine, Pennsylvania Literary Journal, The Satirist, and Mobius Magazine. In addition to writing fiction, he has written and directed films and television series, including A History of Black Achievement in America, Great American Authors, and more. Scott spent years working as a Youth Advocate for juvenile offenders with mental illness. Head Fake is inspired by the strength and courage of the kids he worked with. Originally from New Jersey, Scott lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Samantha, and their two rescue pups, Mel Brooks and Khaleesi Bee. ​

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This week, I'm buzzing with excitement about a book that's going to grab your heart and not let go - "Head Fake" by Scott Gordon. 

Imagine a basketball team unlike any other - a group of high school students struggling with mental health challenges, paired with a coach who's battling his own demons. This isn't just a sports story; it's a profound exploration of connection, resilience, and found family.

What makes "Head Fake" special? Here are a few reasons:

• A coach who's more broken than perfect
  
• Students who wear their diagnoses as badges of honor
  
• Humor that cuts through darkness
  
• Authentic characters that will steal your heart

Scott draws from his real-life experience working with juvenile offenders, creating a story that's raw, honest, and deeply compassionate. Each character feels so real, you'll want entire books just about them!

Want a taste? The team decides to put their psychiatric diagnoses on their jerseys - a powerful statement about identity and perception. 

Head on over to Novels N Latte Book Club on Facebook for a chance to win a copy of "Head Fake" and prepare for a game-changing read!

P.S. Rumor has it a screenplay might be in the works... stay tuned!

Purchase Head Fake on Amazon:
Paperback:https://amzn.to/417anIe
Ebook: https://amzn.to/418IXl9

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