May Cobb is an accomplished American author, known for her thrilling novels and freelance writing. Originally from East Texas, she currently resides in Austin, Texas with her family. Cobb has had her writing featured in several notable publications, such as The Washington Post, The Rumpus, Austin Monthly, and Texas Highways Magazine. Her work is inspired by the jazz musician Rahsaan Roland Kirk, who defied the odds to pursue his musical dreams.
Cobb has earned a MA in literature from San Francisco State University and has written several suspenseful novels, including My Summer Darlings, The Hunting Wives, and Big Woods. Her most recent thriller, A Likeable Woman, is set in the piney woods of East Texas, where she grew up. This novel, like her previous ones, has received critical acclaim, including being named an Amazon Editor's Pick and a Book of The Month Club Selection. The Hunting Wives has also been optioned for film or television. Cobb's writing has been recognized with several awards, and she continues to be a prominent figure in the thriller genre.