STRONG LIKE YOU (OUT NOW) and COPE FIELD (2025). Award-winning journalist. Managing editor at The Courier. He/him. Ally. Rep'd by @sharimaurer | Mostly on IG.

Russellville, AR
Joined March 2009
My sophomore novel COPE FIELD was named a Printz Honor Book today. I'm overwhelmed with gratitude to far too many people to name here. I want to say that never in my wildest dreams would I have believed this could happen, but I have always dreamed big. And you should, too.
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Thank yous to my agent @sharimaurer and my editor, Meg Gaertner, and my publisher Flux/Northstar! Now to resume not posting on X. Follow me on Bluesky or Instagram!
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β€œCOPE FIELD is a home run. A gripping modern classic, full of so much heart and grit and punk rock tenacity, each word refuses to leave you dry-eyed. T. L. Simpson simply doesn’t miss.” β€”Freya Finch (RISE) COPE FIELD by @trvsimpson is available now! ⚾️❀️ northstareditions.com/flux/c…
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I never post here, but... If you are a trad published author (or debut) with a book coming out in 2026, I've put together a discord channel for networking, support, signal boosts, etc. Holler at me for an invite.
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β€œ...Heartbreaking, relatable, and punk rock to its core, COPE FIELD is a grand slam of a book.” β€”Anthony Nerada, author of Indie Next Pick SKATER BOY COPE FIELD by @trvsimpson is available now! ⚾️❀️ northstareditions.com/flux/c…
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It’s finally Summer! Let the Reading Commence!! Here is my High School Summer Reading List for 2025!!
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#bookaday Cope Field @trvsimpson An unforgettable book about baseball, family, abuse, trauma, anger and truth when Craw starts community service where he meets Hannah.
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β€œ@trvsimpson's frank, unflinching portrait of two defiant teens struggling to transcend brutal violence is a crackling alchemy of baseball and punk rock that shook me....A rare, relentless, gorgeous gem of a novel...” β€”@sarahlariviere, author of RIOT ACT northstareditions.com/flux/c…
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⚾ Cope Field by TL Simpson hits hard and lingers long after the last page. Gritty, emotional, and packed with heart, this YA story is a must-read! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ #YALit #BookReview #giveaway ➑️wix.to/WQ90JPz #CopeField #TL_Simpson #Books @trvsimpson @tbrbeyondtours
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The wait is over! COPE FIELD by @trvsimpson is available now. Don't miss this thrilling, romantic, and poignant YA contemporary. ❀️⚾️ northstareditions.com/flux/c…
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huge shout out to @trvsimpson on the publication of his second novel COPE FIELD ilovedogear.com/item/zbeDnfY…
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New book deals on the way from @doodlesmoving, @trvsimpson, @TrudyLudwig + more buff.ly/3BjuI1k
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Final copies of COPE FIELD by @trvsimpson arrived at our officeβ€”meaning release is getting close! 🀩 This YA contemporary releases April 22.
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β€œDelve into the emotional rollercoaster of Walker’s world in this YA book that’s bound to keep you captivated page after page.” β€”Story Monsters Ink STRONG LIKE YOU by @trvsimpson is available now! 🧑 northstareditions.com/flux/s…
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β€œCOPE FIELD is a commanding novel in which a troubled student learns difficult truths about his family and chooses a new path forward.” β€”Foreword Reviews COPE FIELD by @trvsimpson releases April 22! ⚾️ northstareditions.com/flux/c…
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β˜… β€œA wise, emotionally rich tale of a young man finding his way through family trauma.” β€”Kirkus Reviews (starred review) COPE FIELD by @trvsimpson releases April 22. ❀️⚾️ northstareditions.com/flux/c…
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Thanks to Kirkus Reviews for naming COPE FIELD by @trvsimpson one of their Most Anticipated YA Books of Spring 2025! We can't wait for everyone to meet Craw and Hannah in this emotional YA contemporary. ⚾️❀️ Available April 22! northstareditions.com/flux/c…
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COPE FIELD by @trvsimpson is looking good on the home page of NetGalley this week! Request your copy here: netgalley.com/catalog/book/4…
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STRONG LIKE YOU is a a 2025 Indiana Read Aloud Selection! Congratulations to author @trvsimpson!⁠⁠ northstareditions.com/flux/s…
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