Once and Future Authors

The newest addition to Mark Torres's collection of novels, "Long Island Migrant Labor Camps: Dust for Blood," is a historic novel that exposes the shocking history of Long Island's migrant labor camps from their inception to their peak in 1960 and their steady decline in the following decades. Outlining the gruesome conditions that people lived and worked in, deceived with the promises of a better...

On the episode of the "Once and Future Authors" Podcast, we are joined by Author Patricia Simpson! Patricia has been writing stories, reaching well over 100 pages, since she was a little girl so you could say she knows her stuff! Focusing on themes surrounding the paranormal, gothic, dark fantasy, and even dreadpunk, Patricia flawlessly writes her stories and in turn, her characters have literally...

Bernice Burgos is the author of "Trapped Inside Humanity" the first book of her new Angel Series. She has also written "Angel: The Memories of Eden and Earth" and "V Servi Dei," which act as novellas surrounding the same story of "Trapped Inside Humanity." Bernice has known she was in the 5th grade that she wanted to become a writer. She loved to read and was passionate and determined that she cou...

Join us today on this wonderful episode of "Once and Future Authors" where we meet with Jason Gardner, author of "A Flower in the Mouth" and passionate, worldly photographer. We delve into the beauty and history of Carnaval through Jason's book "A Flower in the Mouth." This book showcases the culture, music, and traditions of the genuine, folkloric Carnaval festival in Pernambuco, Brazil. Jason is...

Author of "Elfistra the Sorceress" Book #2 of The Wand Chronicles, Michael Ross joins us on the newest episode of "Once and Future Authors". Have you ever wanted to live in a world where fairies and elves are real? Your everyday life intertwines with theirs as you live amongst each other! How magical would that be? Author Michael Ross brings this idea to life! Through the many adventures, meetings...

M.M. DeVoe joins us on this wonderful and enlightening episode of "Once and Future Authors" to tell our viewers of her professional journey and how she got to where she is today! We go over a whole range of topics while addressing her newest book "Book and Baby..." as well as her non-profit organization for parent authors known as "Pen Parentis." M.M. DeVoe is a multifaceted and tenacious author w...

Join on us for a REEL-y FIN-tastic episode of "Once and Future Authors" as we talk with Paul J. Mila about all the wonderful facts he has learned about ocean life, as well as his inspiration for book characters such as "Harry Hawksbill," "Gracie Green Turtle," and his newest "Larry Loggerhead." "Larry Loggerhead Travels to the Sea Turtle Hospital" is the newest edition to the "Harry Hawksbill Sea...

"Deferred Glory: Heroes of the Negro Baseball Leagues" is about the lives, struggles, and desires of negroes to one day become professional baseball players in the Major Leagues. During this period of their lives, these players while playing in the Negro League endured tough traveling to ballparks in cities both in the South and North in order to play baseball. They suffered through segregation mo...

William Roston is a very accomplished and successful author from Queens, NY who joins us on “Once and Future Authors” to delve into why he became an Author and discuss his trilogy. “Band in the Wind” is about a band in the 1960’s that is on the cusp of success. It follows this band and grabs readers attention with its perfect blend of nostalgia, emotions, entertainment, and culture!

Godwin Cornelius Udagbor wrote the illuminating novel “Cry of the Forest” which sheds some light on issues that occur in Nigeria. Focusing on polygamy and the struggles that come along with it, Godwin’s novel is quite an interesting read! Join us as we discuss his life in Nigeria when he first became interested in writing, the impact he wants the novel to have on society, and what the future holds...

“Once and Future Authors” is delighted to have Larry Bloom and his theatre group back for the final reading of “Fierce Resistance” In the 1930s and 1940s Jewish men and women served as a “fierce resistance” fighting the British government that had mandated Palestine. These resistance fighters fought for a cause in which they truly believed: a free and independent Israel at peace. This novel salute...

In today's episode of "Once and Future Authors" we are joined by Larry Bloom and his theatre group for a reading of “Fierce Resistance.” In the 1930s and 1940s Jewish men and women served as a “fierce resistance” fighting the British government that had mandated Palestine. These resistance fighters fought for a cause in which they truly believed: a free and independent Israel at peace. This novel...

The ever-successful columnist and author Paul DiSclafani, and friend Bruce Oehler, "Mr. B," joins us on a lovely episode of The Author Corner to discuss his first novel! Paul grew up surrounded by a large and loving Italian family. Many of his columns and reflections tell of family gatherings and touch on all aspects of life today. Paul and his wife Barbara have also been blessed with two great ki...

Antoinette Truglio Martin is a speech therapist and special education teacher by training but really wants to be a writer when she grows up. She has been collecting, writing, and fashioning stories forever. Over the years Antoinette had been a regular columnist in local periodicals and had several essays featured in newsletters and literary reviews. Her children's picture book, Famous Seaweed Soup...

Meet Jan Domagala, a sci-fi author from England, who chats about his writing, books, and how he chose to be a "pantser" in a world of "plotters." Jan joins us today all the way from Britain. From a young age, reading was all Jan could do, so it is to no one's surprise that he has become successful in the literary world. "Ronin" is the first of many in an exciting science fiction series. Focusing i...

Join us as Stephanie chats with playwright Hayley St. James about writing for the stage, passion, and purpose. Hayley St. James is a Boston-born, but New York-based playwright and performer, who recently graduated from Marymount Manhattan College's Class of 2020. Hayley is a nonbinary, lesbian on the autism spectrum. They are spirited and passionate about having genuine representation of who they...

Captain Sean P. Tortora, MS, USMS, is a Master Mariner with 25 years at sea, who commanded underway replenishment vessels, amongst other classes, and conducted over 2,000 UNREPs. He is a native of Long Island, New York, attended Chaminade High School, holds a Bachelor of Science Degree and a Masters Degree from SUNY Maritime College, served in Desert Storm/Sortie, Operation Noble Eagle - the respo...

Margreit Maitland, the author of “Runaway at Sea,” wrote an adventurous book that grapples readers. Her inspiration to write this book came from her great-great grandfather’s life, Robert John Henry Frost. Margreit follows his life as a runaway. After dealing with familial abuse, he ran away from home with a friend and accidentally boarded a British naval ship. Robert goes through many experiences...

Join us on this wonderful episode of "Once and Future Authors" where we welcome author Nicola Harrison. Originally from Hampshire, England, Nicola Harrison moved to California when she was 14. She studied Literature at UCLA and received an MFA in creative writing at Stony Brook University. She is a member of The Writers Room and has short stories published in The Southampton Review  and...

Anthony Luciano Raimondi has been around organized crime his entire life. Raimondi is the nephew of the infamous godfather Lucky Luciano, who headed the Genovese Crime Family in New York City. Raimondi has lived a full life, dealing with the ups and downs of living amongst and working with the mob. He was always an important and dedicated member of the Colombo crime family, shaking people down and...

Jamison Green discusses his novel "Becoming a Visible Man" and how he came to write his second edition after the great success of the first. Since the first edition's publication, author Jamison Green's writings and advocacy among business and governmental organizations around the world have led to major changes in the fields of law, medicine, and social policy, and his (mostly invisible) work has...

Michael O'Keefe is a retired 1st Grade Detective from the NYPD. For twenty-four years, he worked in the toughest neighborhoods in New York, specializing in investigating Homicides and other violent crimes. He was born and raised on the mean streets described in his fiction. His characters and settings are drawn from the people he encountered there—on both sides of the law. Shot to Pieces is his fi...

Jan Alexander is a fiction and non-fiction author, who focuses heavily on how globalism and technology are forever changing our world. Jan is highly successful as a business writer and editor who expounds on culture, society, business strategy, economics, the rise of China, and so much more. She has written for countless notable publications, such as the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Newsweek, Mone...

Paul J. Mila has a passion for writing, scuba diving around the world, underwater photography, and speaking to groups about ocean conservation. Before taking a dive into the world of sea turtles and moray eels, Paul was a business writer, so he carried his expertise in writing over to his newfound love of scuba-diving and underwater photography. To capture such stunning photos of wildlife, Mila ha...

Mark Torres is a husband, father, attorney, and internationally known author who delves into the suspenseful world of murder, mystery, and injustice. Mark uses his real experience as an attorney to help him create genuine stories that captivate readers through their thrilling and intricate details, and their complex characters that deal not only with murder and justice, but also with questions of...