Publications Written by Paul DiSclafani
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MEETING BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN and Other Tales of Debauchery
Life for young adults was very different in the late ‘70s.
A group of friends came together over shared interests in music and partying, resulting in road trips and encounters with famous and not-so-famous people along the way.
Join pals Bruce and Disco, who delighted readers with their hijinks in author Paul DiSclafani’s first book in 2020, “Burning Through the West Coast,” as they team up with The Big Man, the Dowers, Slim, Uncle Bob, Matty, and Little Disco in a series of adventures (and misadventures), this time on the East Coast.
“Meeting Bruce Springsteen” is a collection of six short stories about life and friendship in the late ’70s.
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A Journey Through the Mind of a Newspaper Columnist
Inside this collection, you’ll find stories of appliances plotting against him and his never-ending battle with mosquitos and Cave Crickets. Learn about how his father is dating a redhead in heaven or what he would choose for his last meal if he were on Death Row. You’ll spend a few hours with him inside the Department of Motor Vehicles and read his letter from the future to his 14-year-old self.
Author Paul DiSclafani has chosen some of his favorite stories from his Award-Winning column, “Long Island Living.”
Reminisce along with him about simpler times, as he takes you back to the sights, sounds and smells of Grandma’s basement on Thanksgiving. Read about his Uncle Sammy, a Silver Star recipient and a true hero in World War II. Share his sadness in losing a loved one to COVID-19 while reveling in his son’s engagement.
You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and who knows, you might just learn something!
One thing is guaranteed, you will enjoy this journey through the mind of a newspaper columnist…
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Burning Through the West Coast
6000 Miles, 576 Beers, 4 States, 3 Guys from the East Coast and a Bag of Weed.
Take a trip back in time (before political correctness ruined everything) with three guys from New York on a West Coast adventure in the summer of 1978.
Join author Paul (Disco) DiSclafani, his cousin Sal (The Catman) and their friend Bruce (Mr. B) as he transports you back to those carefree days in the late ‘70’s, recalling a zany but true trip as they burned their way through Southern California and Arizona.
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Publications Containing Stories by Paul DiSclafani
Paul DiSclafani has two (2) Essays in this collection: “Vacationing With the Kids” and “Vacationing Without the Kids”.
JK Larkin and Red Penguin Books have compiled a collection of travel essays.
“Adventure with our writers on this edition of The Red Penguin Collection as we travel the globe on “A Trip For The Books”. In this anthology of travel-inspired works, you will quickly find yourself swept up by stories of great journeys, trials on the road, and destinations that made it all worthwhile. From Africa to Mexico, Disney World to the Australian Outback, our esteemed authors are prepared to share with you their most memorable tales. The spirit of adventure awaits!”
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It’s The End of the World As We Know It
Paul DiSclafani’s 2017 PCLI Award Winning essay, “I’m Not Prepared for the Apocalypse” is part of this collection.
JK Larking and Red Penguin Books have put together a collection of essays, short stories and poems about the End of the World.
“After sitting on the edge of our collective seat for the majority of this past year, perhaps the best way to unwind is through the subtle reminder that things on this Earth could always be worse. “It’s The End of the World As We Know It” is a collection of catastrophic stories, devastating dystopian societies, and tales of survival that is sure to settle even your greatest fears for the future. We may be living through trying times, but at least it’s not the end of the world…yet!”
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