Angela T. Pisaturo's novels bring to life the ordinary woman. Her realistic depiction of the soul’s struggle to find its purpose has brought healing and truth to many women. The reader may identify with Amelia De Luca, a love starved daughter who learns to forgive in THE RICH AMERICAN WOMAN. (Winner, John Gardner Award Honorable Mention- (rewritten under title, Under the Shade of the Banyan Tree). They might identify with Nellie Parker; the disfigured eccentric middle-aged woman whose discovery of an ancient artifact transforms her life in TREASURES IN CLAY VESSELS, (five star rated/U.S. and Germany), or with Maggie MacDougal, the Veterinarian from the 1940s who fights against the prejudices of the times (received a three star rating). No matter where the readers see themselves one thing is for sure – they will come away with a handful of hope and a cup of inspiration.
EDUCATION: Jerry Jenkins’ Christian Writers Guild – 3 year course, graduated journeymen level. Florida Christian Writers Conferences from 2000-2005. Pan America Art School, NYC. 1971-1973 – Book/Magazine Illustration/Children’s Books, Certificate of Completion.
ARTISTIC CREDITS: Teacher, Arts and Crafts-Catholic Charities, Dept. of Aging, NYC. Coordinated fundraiser at Lincoln Center of Performing Arts – putting memories into visual arts. Helen Hayes Center for the Arts – Exhibitor – Craft Show; St. Luke’s Catholic Church, Fundraiser, Respect Life – designed coloring book. Designed bread dough creations, miniatures and vintage dolls for various craft outlets in New York City, Maine and New York State, including The Performer’s Outlet in Manhattan.
OTHER WRITING CREDITS: Unconditional Love in a Pet, published by Pet Supermarkets, The Dollhouse Angel published by Faith Writers Magazine; Creation Illustrated Magazine God’s Love in a State Park (article on Honeymoon Island, June 2013 issue). Columnist for EastLakeBlister.com, online newspaper, an inspirational column about seeing God in nature.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE: Creative Writing Course, Largo Community Center, Largo, Florida, Tarpon Springs Community Center, Tarpon Springs, Fl. and Elfers Community Center. How to the write the historical novel, Heritage Village, Largo, Florida. Catholic Charities Dept. of Aging, NYC – Arts and Crafts program for the elderly
WRITING AWARDS: Faithwriters.com writing challenge-Pockets Magazine, Put Children First, First lines Contest John Gardner Award (honorable mention, best character description)