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Peter Cimino

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A published writer and author since 2008, Peter was schooled in the art of writing through various writing courses at Roosevelt University during his journey to a degree in psychology. He further honed his skills by receiving two writing diplomas from the Long Ridge Writing School.

Peter's newest book is titled "From Murder Incorporated to the PGA Tour: The Remarkable Untold Story of Charlie "the Bug" Workman & his Son Chuck Workman. He is the co-author with Chuck Workman. It is Chuck's autobiography/memoir of his and his father's life, which has never been told before.
America’s most notorious Jewish hit man was Charlie “The Bug” Workman. His media legacy was that he killed the infamous Jewish Mob Boss, Dutch Schultz in 1935. However, his tr A published writer and author since 2008, Peter was schooled in the art of writing through various writing courses at Roosevelt University during his journey to a degree in psychology. He further honed his skills by receiving two writing diplomas from the Long Ridge Writing School.

Peter's newest book is titled "From Murder Incorporated to the PGA Tour: The Remarkable Untold Story of Charlie "the Bug" Workman & his Son Chuck Workman. He is the co-author with Chuck Workman. It is Chuck's autobiography/memoir of his and his father's life, which has never been told before.
America’s most notorious Jewish hit man was Charlie “The Bug” Workman. His media legacy was that he killed the infamous Jewish Mob Boss, Dutch Schultz in 1935. However, his true legacy was much different than the “killer/thug/hoodlum” reputation that the general-public was fed.
First and foremost, behind prison walls for 24 years, his top priority was keeping his beloved son Chuck out of the mob. As he told his mob contingent, “Anyone who tries to bring my son into this life, will answer to me when I get out.”
Due to his street reputation as a man of respect and honor in and outside the mob world, he accomplished just that. He kept his promise to the only child he had.
How he managed to do that is something legends are made of.

The Four Corners, a Sicilian Story, is Peter’s first full length novel. This fiction tale is a memorable, true-to-life, prohibition-era, gangster story, with unforgettable, relatable and likeable characters, starring the charismatic and powerful main character Big Pete Carissimo. The Four Corners is being published by KTF Press, and will be available in the coming months.
In 2012, Peter’s fiction short story, of the same genre and characters as The Four Corners, called Lucky Says Hello, was published by MuseItUp Publishing. This story is the sequel to the full length novel. Lucky is currently available for just .99 cents on Amazon and at the MuseItUp on line book store.
Also in 2011, Peter penned a YA fiction short story published in the web magazine, Angie’s Diary, called One Woman, One Island, One Choice.
Besides a fiction author Peter is also a published freelance writer, specializing in sports. He has been published several times on the web-magazine the Bleacher Report featuring stories on the New York Football Giants and the Professional Bowlers Association.
From February of 2011 through March of 2012, Peter was a lead writer for the print publication Sports Life Magazine. He authored numerous feature stories for each issue, specializing in one-on-one interview pieces.
Peter is also a book reviewer for the New York Journal of Books. He has published several reviews since December 2012. You can find all of his reviews on the NYJOB web site.
Over the years, he has also had numerous stories and articles published on various content web sites featuring pieces on sports, real life experience, the paranormal and others.
Often told he has a “unique voice”, Peter’s specialty is bringing the human element into everything he writes.
Published writer /author Elyse Draper on Peter: “Peter has a genuine talent for creating real characters; not only characters that smack of reality, but ones people develop an attachment to. His talents are remarkable. It is only a matter of time before his work is on the New York Times BSL.”
Born and raised in New Jersey, Peter now resides in Naperville, Illinois with his wife Wendy and two young sons Matthew and Nicholas.
For more information about Peter and his work please visit his web site at www.petercimino.com
You can also find him on: FaceBook, Twitter, Linked In, Amazon Author Pages, Goodreads, Google+, Smashwords, Authorsdb, & Bibliocracy Nation

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	The Four Corners, a Sicilian Story 4.38 avg rating — 16 ratings — published 2014 — 5 editions	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
	From Murder Incorporated to the PGA Tour: The Remarkable Untold Story of Charlie "The Bug" Workman & His Son PGA Pro Chuck Workman by Chuck Workman, Peter Cimino (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 14 ratings — 4 editions	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
	Lucky Says Hello 4.83 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2012 — 3 editions	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
	Dark Gothic Resurrected Magazine Fall 2009 by Cinsearae S. (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Joseph D'Lacey (Goodreads Author), Roxanne Rhoads (Goodreads Author) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2009	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
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Chuck Workman: From Murder Incorporated to the PGA Tour, Announcement

It is with a very sad & heavy heart that I share the unfortunate news that the "star" of "From Murder Incorporated to the PGA Tour" - my dear friend & partner, Chuck Workman, passed away last week at the age of 83. He will be forever in our hearts and will be watching over all of those he loves. His legacy will live on. "From Murder Incorporated to the PGA Tour: The Remarkable Untold Story of Char Read more of this blog post »

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“I only know how to be one thing. And that’s me. Take it or leave it. I don’t really give a shit.”
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tags: independence, individuality, stubborness

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“You may like me. You may not like me. But, one thing is for damned sure…you will never forget me.”
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tags: independent-thinking, unforgettable

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“It’s the simplest things that can convey a message….”
― Peter Cimino, The Four Corners, a Sicilian Story

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Mar 25, 2013 06:56PM

Marie wrote: "Peter, I, too, took the Long Ridge course and it was wonderful. Best of luck with your writing.
www.mariepinschmidt.com"

Small world! Best of luck to you as well! Thank you for the kind note!

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message 2: by Marie

Mar 25, 2013 06:55PM

Just finished reading "The Care and Handling of Roses with Thorns" by Margaret Dilloway, and thoroughly enjoyed it.

Now starting "The Orchardist".
www.mariepinschmidt.com

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message 1: by Marie

Mar 25, 2013 06:53PM

Peter, I, too, took the Long Ridge course and it was wonderful. Best of luck with your writing.
www.mariepinschmidt.com

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