Cocoamo
A family-centered story set in Jacksonville, Florida during the late 1960s and early 1970s, exploring love, hardship, bigotry and the lasting influence of family.
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Gregory
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Stories about life, family, relationships, choices, consequences—and the strength it takes to keep going.
Gregory Norman writes emotionally grounded fiction that explores what people face behind closed doors and the bonds that help families endure life's most difficult moments.
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Love. Family. Joy. Pain. Real emotions. Human consequences.
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Books by Gregory Norman
Fiction about family, love, identity, relationships, resilience and the difficult circumstances that shape who people become.
I'm Catchin' Hell
Joshua Townsend reflects on pivotal moments and relationships after a life-altering event, revealing the turmoil that can exist behind the appearance of a perfect relationship.
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Hell Don't Last Always
The sequel to I'm Catchin' Hell continues the Townsend family story through rehabilitation, painful revelations and a family secret with tragic consequences.
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Cocoamo
Cocoamo (Co-ka-mo) is a loving, endearing name given by a grandmother to the innocent young boy at the center of the story. The novel follows the Newman family in Jacksonville, Florida as they confront hardship, prejudice, joy and pain.
At its heart is the strength of family—the bond between parent and child, the influence adults have on the young, and the ways love can help people endure life-changing circumstances.
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The man behind the stories.
Gregory Norman is an author and Army veteran with a passion for writing stories grounded in life, relationships, family and resilience.
His published work includes Cocoamo, I'm Catchin' Hell, and Hell Don't Last Always. Across his fiction, Gregory explores how pivotal moments, family influence, personal choices and difficult relationships shape people's lives.
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