Greg Thomas
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Greg Thomas

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Greg Thomas is an award-winning independent author specializing in sports biography, inspirational sports stories, and nonfiction narratives that capture the heart, discipline, and legacy of athletics. He self-published his first book, No Doubting Thomas: “Hawg Whisperer” My Arkansas Memories, in February 2022. A compelling sports biography co-authored with Hall of Fame writer Leland Barclay, the book chronicles his University of Arkansas football days as the first Black starting quarterback, exploring themes of perseverance, leadership, racial barriers, and historic achievement in college football. The book has earned significant literary recognition, beginning with being named a Finalist in the November 2022 American Writing Awards and receiving a nomination for Sports Book of the Year. In 2023, it was honored by the Literary Global Book Awards and received the Bronze Medal South – Best Regional Non-Fiction by Independent Publishers (IPPY), along with recognition from Distinguished Authors Guild in the memoir category. Additional honors include winning the International Impact Book Awards and the Regal Summit Book Awards, both in the sports category. Thomas’s second manuscript, #MAKINGBELIEVERS, is an inspiring sports nonfiction narrative depicting the 2023–2024 Plano East boys’ basketball team’s remarkable 40–0 run to the Texas 6A state championship. Launched in October 2025, the book has become a double-digit award winner and is being considered for film adaptation. It was named a finalist by the American Writers Awards and Literary Global Book Awards. In 2026, Literary Moments Magazine, American Legacy Book Awards, and PenMasters Shortlist recognized the book, along with Distinguished Favorite honors by Independent Press, Winner of the International Impact Book Awards, and recognition from the Christlit Book Awards. It also earned a Silver Medal at the BookFest Awards and received an Honorable Mention at the New England Book Festival. Greg Thomas continues to write impactful sports nonfiction books that highlight perseverance, teamwork, and the human spirit behind the game, connecting with athletes, sports enthusiasts, and readers seeking motivational true stories rooted in real-life achievement.
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