I am an author of a fictional novel entitled, "Beyond the Rainbow"and  two poetry chapbooks entitled, "Freedom Writer" and "A Poet Among Us" all published by Wasteland Press. All of these books can be purchased through www.wastelandpress.net, www.amazon.com, and www.barnesandnoble.com. These books can also be found throughout various locations at the Queens, Omaha and  La Vista libraries www.queenslibrary.org, www.omahalibrary.org, http://lavistaweb.mccneb.edu/

My poem, “War” has been published as an anthology by the International Society of Poets entitled, “The Silent Journey,” www.poetry.com. I have also made several guest appearances on the Manhattan Neighborhood Network (MNN) "Uniquely You Now" (channel 67) reading from my two chapbooks of poems, www.mnn.org. I have also participated in the 2003 Insomniacathon, www.insomniacathon.org  which was held at the Rudyard Kipling in Louisville, KY. www.therudyardkipling.com. This 72-hour non-stop event included writers and artists performing their artistry. Blue Mountain Arts/SPS Studios, www.sps.com has considered some of my poems for possible publication on their greeting cards. 

When I’m not working full time in the Insurance Healthcare Industry, I participate in poetry readings and events. Some places include the Back Fence, www.thebackfenceonline.com. The Cornelia Street Café/Pink Pony Series, www.corneliastreetcafe.com. The Bowery Poetry Club in lower Manhattan, www.bowerypoetry.com. The Jackson Heights and Fresh Meadows Poetry Club readings at Barnes and Nobles in Forest Hills, NY.  and The Undercroft Coffee House  at Trinity Lutheran Church in Astoria, NY.

I believe in writing that can capture your imagination, warm your heart and inspire the soul within all of us. I am married with two sons and currently reside in Queens, NY where I grew up.

If you would like to contact me, please send e-mail to: izzopizzo2003@yahoo.com

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George C. Pizzo

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George C.Pizzo