Who knew a very frustrating day at work would eventually turn into a novel. Well, that's exactly what happened to the author of Last Stop: Long Island. In the summer of 2008, Greg Costa and a couple of his work buddies were blowing off steam at the Palm West Side, near Eighth Avenue in Manhattan. After several rounds of drinks, their crappy day got better. Greg's storytelling about his career had both of his friends hysterically laughing. This led to one of them urging Greg to write a book. On the same night, he decided to do just that... and, on the train, no less.
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Last Stop: Long Island took nine years to complete. The story recounts the life of an established commuter from Long Island, New York. It's a 25-year inspirational, sometimes humorous, journey from Greg's career as a bartender to his eventual foray into the insurance business. Yet, his insurance career veered off in a direction he wasn't prepared for. It's an account of someone being thrown into the muck of Corporate America and coming out on top.
With the theme of commuting on the Long Island Railroad as the book's foundation, the real heart of this novel is Greg's wife, Linda. She was always there to support and encourage him through the highs and lows of his decades-long career. However, his interactions with a cast of characters, who shaped his future, is the thread that ties the story together. It's a tale of love, hope, perseverance, resurgence and, finally, fulfillment.
So, please, enjoy the ride!
Greg Costa
Greg Costa
Greg Costa
Greg Costa is a first-time author and lifelong resident of Long Island, New York. Originally from Hicksville, Greg grew up as part of a large family of ten siblings in Huntington. He graduated, with a B.A. in History, from Fordham University's Rose Hill Campus. In the early eighties, Greg moved to Northport with his wife Linda where they continue to live today. Greg and Linda are the proud parents of two children, Sean and Morgan Costa.
Today, Greg continues to be a well-known personality in New York's group insurance industry. Last Stop: Long Island is the result of the urging of Greg's fellow workers to put his story telling into writing. Greg is passionate about his family, socializing with friends, and playing golf. His second book, a romance novel, will be released in the summer of 2019.