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"Peter Cimino"
Welcome To My Writing World
Welcome to my Writings Web Site. Thanks so much for visiting. The main purpose of this site is to give my writings and audience. It’s also a way for me to get feedback, build a fan base and to network. Somewhere on this site you will find all of my writing pieces that I think are worthy of sharing. Plus, there’s a lot of other fun stuff.
So, come on. Let me take you for a tour. Just follow me:
• The first link above my photo is called Softball Recaps. After every game I write a recap describing what happened that game. I include highlights, statistics a very popular section called “Comic Relief”. We have quite a cast of characters on our team. Each week reads like a new episode of a sitcom. All recaps from 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 & 2010 seasons are posted. These have become extremely popular over the years. Send me an email if you want to be included on the email distribution list. Anyway, I have been told that these recaps are classics..very entertaining and at times down right hysterical.
• The second link is called Bowling Newsletters. This was inspired by the Softball Recaps. After including my bowling team on the softball mailing list, they requested I do something similar for bowling. How could I refuse? I was only able to do this for the 2007-2008 season, due a lack of spare time. But read every one from that classic season because they are all incredibly funny. Read the introduction first, so you can get to know the team.
• The second link to the left of my photo, just below the HOME link, is called Fiction. Here you will find short introductions to all of my fiction short stories. Due to publishing restrictions I could not post the entire stories.
• The third link to the left of the photo is Non-fiction. Here you will find all of m non-fiction pieces. An introduction is included above each story as well.
• The fourth link is a list of various writing services that I offer. If you’re looking for help with any kind of writing including editing, click on the link.
• The fifth link is my contact information. If you want to email me directly, here is how to find me.
• The six link is to my blog. You can go there and leave a message or comment.
• To seventh link is to softball photos. This proves our team really does exist!
• The eighth link called Friends, is to other web sites. If you want me to add you, all you have to do is ask.
• The section at the upper right hand panel called Writings Progress, is where I give news and updates on the books I am working on.
• Just below that is a section called HOT NEWS. This is where the newest updates about all of my writings are located.
• Under HOT NEWS you will find Softball and Bowling news, where you will find updates my softball and bowling seasons.
• Below Softball & Bowling News is NETWORKING information.
* Finally, under the Welcome to My World Section you will find two boxes. One is an easy access area to all of my published works and the other is paranormal evidence that I captured on my ghost hunts.
All my best always!
My Published Articles
• Job Searching in Corporate America: Read
• A Journey to Fatherhood: Daddy is Waiting: Read
• Ghostly Television Shows: Read
• On-line Dating Stories: Alison in Dating Land: Read
• Downsizing In Corporate American: How Can You See It Coming? Read
• Giving Back To Our Troops: Read
•A New Era of Pro Bowling is Looming, and the Women are Leading the Way: Read
•New York Football Giants: Can They Repeat After All of Their Off-season Additions and Subtraction: Read
•The Vice Presidential Candidates: A Simple View From the Cheap Seats: Read
•Connecting With the Other Side Through the Eyes of a Child: Read
•GHOSTS ON TELEVISION PART 1 - 10 Reasons Why You Should Watch These Ghost Hunting and Paranormal Shows: Read
•GHOSTS ON TELEVISION PART 2 - 10 Reasons Why You Should Watch These Ghost Hunting and Paranormal Shows: Read
•GHOSTS ON TELEVISION PART 3 - 10 Reasons Why You Should Watch These Ghost Hunting and Paranormal Shows: Read
•The Drive: Read
•Super Bowl History Part 1: Super Bowls I through XXI: Read
•Super Bowl History Part 2: Super Bowls XXII through XLIII: Read
•Super Bowl History Part 3: Facts and Stats from all 43 Super Bowls: Read
•The Triond Community: A One-Year Perspective: Read
•Steroids, Spitballs & Greenies: A Baseball Hypocrisy: Read
•Ghost Hunt: A Paranormal Investigation of the Manteno Insane Asylum: Read
• Professional Women Bowlers Continue On Their Roll: An Interview with Diandra Asbaty: Read
• Professional Women Bowlers, Part 2: An Exclusive Interview with Champion Jodi Woessner: Read
• Professional Women Bowlers, Part 3: An Exclusive Interview with the Great Lynda Barnes: Read
• Mark McGwire Admits to Using Steroids: The Hypocrisy Continues: Read
Ghost Hunt Evidence
Writings in Progress
Fiction Novel
I am currently working on a Italian American / Mafia fiction novel based off of my fiction short story called Lucky Says Hello (see my Fiction link). For now, the title of the book is called, “Big Pete”. The main character is inspired by my late grandfather. The premise of the story centers on his relationship with the mafia back in the 1930's. The heart of the novel continually focuses on how old-school Sicilians and gangsters acted and behaved back then. Every meeting, every discussion, every move every facial expression and every word is a test. Pete catches on to this quickly through the help of an old friend and mentor. He continually finds the advantage in situations and gains favor with the mob. However, his relationship and association with these men must remain secret or his life could fall apart. On top of that, he faces a crossroads and must make a very difficult decision, one that could turn him into something he never wanted to be, a real gangster.
NOVEL PROGRESS UPDATE: 7/11/10 Unfortunately, my progress on the novel has come to a screeching halt. I am still stuck in the middle of chapter 20, which I had intended to get done almost two months ago. I had a nice system going for myself, but I got busier than ever at both work and at home. Blame it on the summer months I guess. The good thing is I am still coming up with new ways to make the book better and better, so I am hoping something good does come out of this lack of progress. I know it will hit me soon to get going again, so stay with me! My goal is to still have it done by the end of 2010, so I can send the holidays querying literary agents. I promise it will be well worth the wait! I welcome any words of encourgagment or inspiration!!
Non-fiction Book
A while back I came up with the idea to turn my softball recaps into a book called Softball Diaries. The recaps would include real emails and conversations between myself and the team, most of which are hysterical. Unfortunately, this will have to be put on the shelf for now. I thought I could work on this in between my other writings, but I just can't. Hopefully, once my novel is finished I will dive into this. The one good thing is each season brings more and more material. So, stay tuned. I also have several other ideas for non-fiction books. If you are curious about what they are, just ask.
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HOT NEWS 
» 7/11/10 – As is the case with my novel, there is just not a whole lot to report on any of my writings. I have tons of ideas to write about, but just cannot find the time or the desire to put pen to paper, or fingers to the keyboard. I have a list of about fifteen different topics including the paranormal article on psychic abilities, which I started working on probably a year ago. I just think the summer months are taking its toll. I don’t think I wrote much last summer either. At some point I will break through this, I suspect once softball is over. I spend so much time running the team, practicing and writing the recaps that I have very little time to write anything else. I also think part of the problem with this type of writing is I am having so much trouble breaking through to print magazines and even web magazines it gets frustrating. The whole Triond community and web site publication thing is nice and does serve its purpose, but after a while it wears out. I want bigger and better things for my writing. I am contemplating submitting my two fiction short stories to web magazines that do not pay. Even though Triond pays, it does not carry with it the notoriety of a bonafide web magazine. Any web magazine, whether they pay or not holds more value and credibility on a resume or portfolio. I was told a long time ago, this is part of the process. Like I have said of years, I am still a student and still learning. Let’s hope my next update is more positive.
Softball & Bowling News
» 7/11/10 – The softball season is almost three-quarters of the way complete. Our record is 6 -3 and we are in third place. We pretty much have no chance to take first place in the regular season, so we have to set our sights on the play-off tournament championship, which is the real pot of gold anyway. Although we have a winning record and will make the play-offs, it has been somewhat of a frustrating season for me. Once again, putting a consistent high-level team on the field has been a struggle. On top of that, I hurt the Piriformis muscle (the muscle and tendon area that connects the hamstring to the glute) on my right leg. I actually tore this muscle five years ago on my left leg and it lingered for almost eight months. I don’t think that will happen this time because the injury is not as bad and I know how to treat it. It is very frustrating nonetheless, because I cannot run, and getting out of the batter’s box is tough. But, my hopes are still very high that we can pull ourselves together, and win the championship! If we have the right players on the field, we can beat anyone in this league! All of the recaps are posted and up to date! So, please check them out! Just click on the link above my photo called Softball Recaps. Oh yeah, I am finally learning how to create video clips from all of the softball videos we have taken over the years. I am hoping to post some of those here soon! Stay tuned. As far as bowling goes, I am well on the way planning for the new season which starts in September. I have decided to buy a new ball that is more conducive to the new style that I am still learning from Diandra Asbaty. After watching video of me from the past few years I compared it to last year, and there is a huge difference. I am very excited about that. I just have to find a common ground between the new style and things that I am comfortable with and get the right equipment. If I can do that a 200 average is right around the corner! Oh and best of luck to Diandra! She is expecting a baby boy on August 22nd!
Networking
» I’m always looking to meet and network with new friends that have common interests like: writers, bowlers, softball players, pro sports fans, paranormal lovers, local folks, parents, etc.
» Here are some places you can find me: My Space ; Super Natural Connections . http://www.supernaturalconnections.com/Peter_C