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Joe Esposito

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Growing up in Williamsburg, Brooklyn long before it became an "it" neighborhood, Joe Esposito was always an avid reader, stealing books off his older brother's shelves until he could afford his own. Working in his father's catering business from the age of twelve laid the groundwork for much of his life; this notion of working hard, playing hard, and giving something your best, honest effort. Although he never embarked on a writing career in the years that followed, scribbling some really bad poetry in college sparked an idea which never died out…this idea of putting thoughts and feelings to paper. And, yes, of getting better at it.

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Solid SF thriller, fast-paced and entertaining!
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Joe Esposito rated a book it was amazing Toy Soldier: A Short Story by Bobby Wayne	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A must read. Let me start with that. The story opens in medias res with the thoughts of an impossibly alive wooden soldier thrown into battle by virtue of an 'us and them' existence. it's a brilliant maneuver by the author; it shaves time and immedia ...more
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Well written horror that's worth the read. Each story blends into the next in small ways, no spoilers. ...more
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What beautiful writing and storytelling! Kristin Hannah certainly knows how to write for affect; whether it's delving into the human heart or history's darkest corners, she does it exceedingly well. This is my first Kristin Hannah read, but not my la ...more
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Joe Esposito rated a book really liked it Galaphile (The First Druids of Shannara, #1) by Terry Brooks (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
As Shannara comes to a close with Brooks at the helm, his parting light on the beginnings of Paranor was enjoyable, as always. The man is a legend.
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“That which can be asserted without evidence, can be dismissed without evidence.”
― Christopher Hitchens

tags: atheism, reason, science, skeptic

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“There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed.”
― Ernest Hemingway

tags: good, writing

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“The sun burnt every day. It burnt time.”
― Ray Bradbury, Fahrenheit 451

tags: sun, time

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“I'm trying to think, don't confuse me with facts.”
― Plato

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“It's very difficult to stay angry when a room full of bald guys in orange robes start giggling. Buddhism.”
― Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ’s Childhood Pal

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