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An Amazon review: THE INCREDIBLE LIFE OF JOEY COLETTA is that rarest of things: a witty yet utterly un-sarcastic homage to the "squeaky clean" 1950’s family sitcom exemplified by FATHER KNOWS BEST and LEAVE IT TO BEAVER. The story of a young, Italian-American boy plucked from his “typical”...

An Amazon review: "This was an entertaining read that reminds one of times in the 50's and some of the family shows of the 50's with dramatic twists. Joey's parents are separated. He gets a role in a show that his father arranges. However, the producers like Joey's genuine interpretations. Ther...

An Amazon review: "As I read this it reminded me of "The Man Who Invented Christmas" with the exception that this was true and covered more of Irving's stories. It was also fun to get into the creative mind of Washington Irving. It could be rewarding to a writer (or future writer). It...

Amazon review of The Incredible Life of Joey Coletta : " This is a story that takes me back to a simpler time. Joey is makes us long for the days of “black and white” TV shows where families had constructive dialogue and genuine humor. This story is thoughtful because the characters mirror real...

Thank you for your note. I have indeed been to Sunnyside and Sleepy Hollow and took a tour of the Old Dutch Church and cemetery where Irving is buried. It was a wonderful experience that took me back in time.

An official selection in the True Story Screenplay Competition (July 2020), Dutchess County is an evocative historical tale about literature and the imagination:

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Check out Dutchess County

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Check out "Dutchess County," a biopic of early American author Washington Irving:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1079116516