Brain Food

for the Starved Mind

“The best book I have read in a long time. So funny and so well written. It is definitely a page turner. Right now I am on page 3.” ~ Larry Einhorn

“Tony, I haven’t laughed this hard in weeks, maybe months. Turn of Habit is just fantastic! I love it. You made my day!” ~ Steven Ruddell

“Beautiful Tony! You captured Roy’s journey home… I had to read several (not to say many) times to understand and take it in… Both your humor, writing excellence, creativity and wisdom… ~ Åsa Okutani

“I just read your story, Blues for Myrtle. I am so impressed with your writing. The style flows so nicely and the words are so naturally engaged and interactive.” ~ Claire Morris Dobie

“That is the weirdest pandemic inspired story I have ever read. Thank you!” ~ Dr. Gilliss Dyer

“Dug this and again laughed out loud. Funny planet and you help make it even more funny. I dig it and long live Tony!” ~ Peter Sprague

“A winner every time. Take any prize from the top shelf.  I just read “The Wandering Eye” aloud to Kathy. Her critical nature announced shortly after the last word was read, “I love Tony’s writing!”  And, my friend, so do I.” ~ Don Beattie

“Hmm, multiple meanings and always brilliant! Your knack for wordsmithing is always intriguing and deep, yet thoughtful with a humorous twist. Good job! I love it” ~ Kat Cowan

“I was in the greenhouse watering and kept thinking about your story!  I just had to tell you I really think it is amazing and definitely one of your best yet! Really it’s one of the best short stories I’ve ever read!  You got a lot of story into a very small amount of words!  Great job!” ~ Marty Fernandes

“Very clever. Didn’t see it coming. Came in like a full-count Koufax curveball. And, of course, I chuckled.” ~ Warren Dastrup

“Wonderfully, your stories are like a haven of peace.  For me, they ignite innocently an intrinsic illuminated sensitivity and integrity that is so valued. Thank you Tony!” ~ Bobbi Solea Spurr

“Your stories are the best, Tony! You have one of the most amazing and creative minds.”~ Melanie Athena

“Thank you for sharing your talents with the world! I love it. Your brilliant mind IS your key.  Keep on turning that key and unlock those thoughts and feelings.  It’s good for all of us.” ~ Marcie Millet

“You had me on a fairy ride until “Frank”. Then I couldn’t stop giggling.” ~ Michele Rundgren

“Profoundly beautiful. Thank you for jump starting my morning. In other words, brah, you good!!” ~ Melinda Morey

“My favorite line is “her habit billowing behind her like a shadow high on cocaine”. That image is worth the price of the book right there.” ~ Elizabeth Rosner

“I can’t stop my fascination and admiration on the virtue how u use the language and your vicious play with the words. It felt like jazz. Words jazz. Jazz with the words. Music u can’t hear as a sound but still it is. It is that type of the song that you want to play again and again, cause the words are sooo soothing to your soul. Mystery. A real miracle a real virtue a real and raw art right there. Perfection!”~ Dagmar Bruckova

“A smile crept onto her lips like a sneaky marmot” Ha! I’m a coffee drinker and understand this feeling… so well put.” ~ Manda McPhee

“Holy crap! I loved that story and the epiphany!!!! Keep it coming. You made me laugh – and yes – out loud.” ~ Russell Banks

“Yeah Tony, I’m digging for sure! Each one a cool little trip. You weave a keen tale my friend, a special gift! Mahalo nui!” ~ Kirby Keough

“Once again, you have outdone yourself. With each sentence you lured me further and further into the story until… I had gone down the Tony hole. Keep up the fabulous work.” ~ Mary Ellen Kopitzke

“OH MY GOD THIS IS GOLD. I am laughing so hard.” ~ Sarah Barger

“Tony!!!! I so love this one… super amazing imagery of the usually intangible emotional landscape” ~ Kiah Abendroth

“Excellent! What a great read. And just the right length since I don’t seem to get time to read a whole book or even a magazine anymore.” ~ Gerald Loidl

“Thanks for the laughter, excitement, opening my want to know buttons.” ~ Marchia Morey

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Go ahead, take a shot! The book is available from Amazon in both paperback and Kindle formats. The list price is $14.95 for the book and $9.99 for the Kindle version.The book really looks spiffy and shows up great in photos… especially if they’re taken in far-flung places or silly situations.

A reader from Slovakia  wrote:

“I can’t stop my fascination and admiration on the virtue how you use the language and your vicious play with the words. It felt like jazz. Words jazz. Jazz with the words. Music you can’t hear as a sound but still it is. It is that type of song that you want to play again and again, cause the words are sooo soothing to your soul. Mystery. A real miracle a real virtue a real and raw art right there. Perfection!”~ Dagmar Bruckova

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This is cool. I’d like to invite you to submit pictures of the book in an artsy-fartsy/cool/scenic/stupid environment. You can load it directly from your camera or your computer on the upload page or you can email it to me. Make sure you include your name and location where the picture was taken and I will add it to the gallery page. If focus is an issue, try holding the book further away.

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No Fakes Please!

A good friend of mine tried to slip one over me. I was ecstatic when he sent me a picture of the pope holding my book. I was very excited because I thought the pope could benefit from some of my humor and maybe make the world a better place. Another friend of mine then broke the news to me that the picture was faked. He pointed out that if you looked at the book closely it was very pixelated. Click on the associated picture and you’ll see what I mean. Please do not Photoshop your picture before you send it to me. I will do some minimal color correcting and cropping but what you see is what you get.