Shawn Nowlin
Shawn Nowlin is an award-winning writer, photographer and content creator whose byline has appeared in over a dozen publications. Born and raised in Roanoke, Virginia, Shawn is the son of the greatest mother on the planet, Renita Gee. Like most children, he enjoyed playing video games, partaking in sports and reading comic books growing up. Unlike most children, Shawn was abnormally tall for his age. Today, he stands 6’8. Ten words from legendary writer Scoop Jackson forever changed Shawn’s life when was in high school: Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard. Life is something that Shawn lives, dreams and eats. Thinking outside of the box and going the extra mile has been tantamount to what he has been able to accomplish throughout his career.