Over the decades I have repeatedly heard … “You should write a book, Johnny!” And when I hear that from authors and notable friends within the writing community, several that are best selling authors and award winning journalists, and those that have heard me speak, I did consider it….but LIFE kept me so busy. But when visiting with the award winning author sports columnist whom I was proudly named after….my uncle, during his last months, and after losing other dear, loving, and inspiring individuals…four of which kept at me to document my journey, a promise was made and …is NOW being undertaken. Hopefully my book will inspire readers NOT to give up on their dreams, their beliefs, their goals, their PASSIONS! My book will not be published til spring of 2020 because the final chapters are still being lived! Herein I will provide scenes or events that will be in my book. I thank all whom have been within my life…..my journey! And even I do not yet know the ending to my book, but is that not exciting?~ Love to All~
Here are several scenes….
And a special LOVE LETTER to NICK LAPING within following . Nick was akin to a second father. A man that I had within my life for over 4 decades~ Nick was not only my teacher and coach at Saint Pauls High but so much more~