Veteran author Lonesome B. Augustine lands hometown TV spotlight on WAVY-TV

Virginia novelist Lonesome B. Augustine appeared on WAVY-TV’s The Hampton Roads Show on Aug. 10 in Portsmouth, giving his first on-air interview in his home state. The segment introduced local viewers to his two novels, his military and public-service background, and his Football Faith mentorship ministry.

Why it matters: - Augustine’s first Virginia television appearance puts his work in front of the Hampton Roads military and veteran audience. - The market includes Norfolk Naval Station, Naval Air Station Oceana, Langley Air Force Base and a broad military community. - The segment advances a national visibility push for Augustine’s books and his broader message about service, discipline and Black storytelling.

What happened: - Lonesome B. Augustine appeared in-studio on The Hampton Roads Show on WAVY-TV on Monday, Aug. 10. - The interview was taped as-live at WAVY studios in Portsmouth. - The segment aired at 11:00 AM ET on WAVY (NBC) and again at 1:00 PM ET on The CW. - WAVY also made the segment available on the WAVY+ streaming app and posted it on WAVY.com. - Augustine said the appearance felt like a homecoming.

The details: - Augustine is a Virginia-based veteran novelist with a 35-year career in business and public service, including federal and state government roles. - His debut novel, ICE: A Story of Love, Crime and Politics, follows a Black private investigator caught in a collision of crime and power. - His second novel, Dark Prairie: Forged by Blood, Bound by Choice, is a Black historical Western centered on frontier figures including Nat Love, Mary Fields and John Ware. - Augustine founded Football Faith, a Virginia nonprofit that has mentored young men for the past decade through faith, discipline and sports. - Augustine tied the novels and the ministry to one mission. - The Hampton Roads Show is hosted by Patrice Covington and Chris Reckling. - The weekday program features local events, cooking, live music and conversations with authors, artists, veterans and community leaders. - Booknality is managing Augustine’s author marketing and screen development campaign. - A feature-length screenplay adaptation of ICE is in development with Booknality. - A 12-city National Author Tour is planned from August 2026 through July 2027. - Both novels are available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle editions.

Between the lines: - Hampton Roads is a strong fit for Augustine’s subject matter because the region has deep veteran ties and a large military audience. - The timing also aligns with wider interest in Black cowboy and frontier stories, boosted by recent screen projects such as High Horse: The Black Cowboy, The Harder They Fall and Lawmen: Bass Reeves. - Augustine’s campaign is building a public identity that connects literature, faith and mentorship, not just book sales.

What’s next: - Augustine’s national visibility campaign continues with the 12-city author tour. - The ICE screenplay adaptation remains in development. - Readers can find more information at lonesomeaugustine.com and the company’s announcement. - Media inquiries go to Alex Foster at Booknality at sales@booknality.com or 844-703-4516.

The bottom line: - Augustine’s WAVY-TV appearance turned a local morning show into a hometown launchpad for a veteran author, a ministry founder and a growing multimedia campaign.