My good friend, fellow poet, talented reviewer and editor of MasticadoresUSA, has reviewed my upcoming book, and what an amazing and comprehensive job she has done! Thank you, Barbara, though the phrase “Thank you” does not do justice for the gratitude I have for this review, which has tenderly touched my heart (I needed tissues…
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Poetry Reading By Karima Hoisan, “Forks Of Ivy” From “One Petal At A Time”
My good friend, Second Life movie maker, extraordinary poet, and graphic artist, Karima Hoisan, recorded her poetry reading with some of my photography and put it together with her original music to create this feast for the senses. Please see the embedded video below to enjoy, but to get the best sound and experience, it’s…
My Interview With Prolific Pulse
My interview with Prolific Pulse and cover reveal are now live! Closed captions and the transcript are available for the hearing impaired. Thanks again to Lisa Tomey-Zonneveld not only for hosting and editing the interview but also for publishing my book – a truly multi-talented, kind and giving woman that I now call my friend!…
Review And Latest Cover Reveal Video Of Upcoming Book!
My good friend, prolific poet, Amazon Bestseller, uplifting character and overall great guy, Sarfraz Ahmed, wrote the review below of my upcoming book, One Petal At A Time. From: Sarfraz Ahmed, Poet (UK) 2024 One Petal at a Time by Joni Caggiano is a masterpiece of poetry, exposing the poet’s true vulnerability as she captures…
“Twenty-Five Cents” my new story on masticadoresindia
Long John Silvers was one of my first jobs in high school. Riding my bike on Saturday, hungry, smelly, and with jeans that hugged my thin frame to the point of being naughty, I went inside. The sign on the door said, “Help Needed.” All the high schoolers went there to eat lunch because it…
“Special Delivery” Now Live On MasticadoresIndia
The giblets of a turkey never got me worked up. Thoughts of stuffing, long-necked turkey soup, or even giblet gravy didn’t dance in my head. Instead, my mouth would water when Mama breaded and fried up those turkey gizzards, yummy! Our menu included lots of small lobster tails with the usual seafood trimmings. Sides included…
My Short Story “Booze And Bobcats” Now On MasticadoresIndia
Anguish threw her vile smell around the house like a cat who sprays the coffee pot. Strings of tension gave rise to erect hair follicles like they always did when something horrible was about to happen. Mom and my little sister Rosa were nowhere to be found. Dad’s car was parked in the back of…