Debut Author Talk with Scott Walker Cunningham

Scott Walker Cunningham is excited to collaborate with Good on Paper for the release event of his debut novel, First Loser. This powerful story details grief, determination, and the desire for victory. If this intrigues you, see more about the story below!

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A high school wrestler will do anything to make his dad proud. The problem? His dad is dead.

Connor Castaway lives for victory—pushing his injured body to the limit, chasing records, and numbing the pain with pills he shouldn’t have. Wrestling isn’t just a sport; it’s an inheritance, a way to honor a father who left more expectations than memories. But as Connor claws closer to the top, he uncovers the dangerous truths in his corner: rivalries, lies, and the destructive obsessions that threaten to consume them all.

From fraught love interests and hallucinatory benders to betrayal, addiction, and the brutal cost of relentless ambition, First Loser is a raw, tense, and unflinching story about obsession, legacy, and the fine line between greatness and self-destruction—a coming-of-age journey for anyone who’s ever chased approval, battled demons, or wondered if winning is worth the cost—and what it takes to finally be free.

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