Writer's Life Chats

Shawn Starling is a native of Richmond Virginia. The father of two girls, grew up in Mosby Court, one of the city's worst projects where he chose the life of crime. As a result, he end up serving 9 years in federal prison where he taught himself how to write. Shawn was released in July of 2013 and while on house arrest he typed up his debut novel, Real Recognize Real. He's penned several novels since, including his recent release, Wrestling Demons and soon to be released finale to Real Recognize Real, Stalemate.