Local Author Joe Siccardi will host a book launch for his third book “My Name is Sam … and Heaven is Still Shining Through” at the Thompson Free Library on Tuesday, July 2 at 6:00 pm.
“My Name is Sam … and Heaven is Still Shining Through” is a follow-up to Siccardi’s breakout novella, “Heaven Shining Through.” It introduces Sam (Samantha), her family and friends in more detail than the original, and picks up where the original novella left off.
In between the novella and novel, Siccardi published a non-fiction book, “Wisdom From a Father … One Dad’s Thoughts on Life.” It was published in November and is an update of posts made on his blog, wisdomfromafather.wordpress.com. The 52 essay chapters include reflections on life, love and family. All are written from the heart, sometimes seriously and sometimes with a touch of humor.
Siccardi is a 52 year newspaper publishing veteran, most recently as publisher/editor of a community weekly newspaper in Seneca County of the Finger Lakes in New York. Siccardi credits the quiet of Maine as the impetus for completing his writing projects. He moved to Dover-Foxcroft almost four years ago while commuting to and from upstate New York until his publication was sold. He retired permanently to Piscataquis County in July 2017.
“My Name is Sam … and Heaven is Still Shining Through” will be available at book signings and presentations, which are currently being scheduled. All of Siccardi’s books are available online through Amazon.com or at his website, wisdomfromafather.wordpress.com.