I love to write, of course. My work is intended for Young Adults. But I also enjoy writing children's stories, which I illustrate myself.
On rare moments, I like to dabble in music composition (though I can't carry a tune should my life depend on it), and on occassion, I try my hand at drawing.
I love going for long walks with my dog, Buddy, and I especially prize being in the company of family.
You may learn more about me and my work by visiting my website at:
This is a view from Ucluelet, overlooking the Pacific Ocean
This is the Amphitheatre overlooking the bay in my hometown!
Music
My favorite singers are Elvis Presley, The Beatles, and the Rolling Stones.
Movies
I love watching comedies and action-adventure. Fantasy tales are also a great favorite of mine.
Books
R. L. Stine, Dean Koontz, Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys.
I love Stephen King, but I much preferring viewing his work after it's been transferred onto the screen.
I also admire the Harry Potter books, though I haven't read the entire series yet.
Neil Gaiman is another favorite of mine. I especially enjoyed "Stardust", "Coraline" and "Wolves in the Wall."
"Julie through the looking glass" by Vicki P. Bowman.
"Julie flies back to the past" by Vicki P. Bowman
"Spiral into Hell" by Vicki P. Bowman
"Thickened Flied Lice" by Annette Robidoux and Jim Sommerfeldt is a delightful book for children!
--A murder-mystery
with twists and turns
that are sure to
baffle and entertain.
Visit my website:
www.freewebs.com/mario5o/
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"God's Gift" is about my son who has
Stickler's syndrome!
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"Mario S. Fedele has written a story not only
about the challenges of raising a child with
special healthcare needs, but a story of family
life and the everyday tests each of us face as
we make this journey through life."
Debbie Oliver
Executive Director
AboutFace USA
My copy of "God's Gift" has
changed hands so many times
I've lost track of it!
Good things are always worth sharing.
Christy Prescott
I predict that "God's Gift"
will be on Oprah's recommended
book list one day soon.
James Shepherd
I hope you don't mind,
but I e-mailed Ophrah on
your book. It truly helped
my daughter and myself!
Debbie Brogdon
God's Gift
"A touching memoir of overcoming insurmountable odds and
how faith, love and family
can be the glue that binds."
Champagne Books
Available for order -
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Synopsis I had no clue in how to raise a child and engaged in the endeavor as well I could. The task would have
been daunting enough had our baby been healthy, but with the medical problems that ensued, the
challenge became frightfully overwhelming.
In reading this book, the reader will be drawn into our struggles and tribulations, and will come away
having gained valuable insights into areas such as behavior modification, temper tantrums, dietary
concerns, night-bottle syndrome, scoliosis, Reye's syndrome, Stickler's syndrome, and so much more.
Interspersed in this mix are humorous situations to add levity and fascinating snippets to keep the
reader well entertained.
In spite of all his limitations, I consider our son to be a true gift from God. Hence, the title of the book, "God's Gift." In fact, the meaning of the name, Shaun, translates to "God's gracious gift."
Excerpt Hearing that my son would have to go under the knife was the last straw that broke the camel's back.
I was so confused and depressed that I didn't know what to do and wished I could block out all the
concerns weighing in on me. Even though I'd reached the saturation point, there remained another
grave matter I was trying to cope with and resolve. Being denied the opportunity to hold and cuddle
my son, seeing he still required the incubator, I was having great difficulty in bonding with him.
Surrounded by so much hardship, my feelings came to a head, and, in a moment of weakness, I blurted
out to Ann the thought that was occupying my mind. "Ann, perhaps it would have been better if we'd
never had this baby!" I felt so alienated and distanced from him, I couldn't even bring myself to call
him by name.
With her motherly instinct rising to the fore, she admonished me severely. "Hush, Mario! I won't
have you talk like that! He's God's very own gift to us!"
"[Mr. Fedele] makes storytelling seem easy!" >>> Chris Bartholomew
"[Mr. Fedele,] you have an amazingly wide range to your imagination." >>> Deborah Elaine Barrie
"[This] is an extraordinary and beautifully crafted book! Mr. Fedele's characters come alive and his sense of purpose is powerful, made so by his disciplined writing style!" >>> Samia Muqueem
"Vol. 2 will delight its readers, and firmly establishes Mr. Fedele as one of the best story-tellers."
>>>>Peter R. Harris
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Who I'd like to meet: Being a writer, I am trying to establish a great legion of fans.
I'd like to contact anyone whose interests are writing and reading, especially in the genre of Young Adult.
I have a website to display samples of my work, and I welcome your feedback.
The site url is: www.freewebs.com/mario5o/
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Hi S.L. I haven't heard from you in forever and I miss you! You remain in my heart and my mind. I hope that all is well with you and your family. You need to fix the link to your book so the pic will show up. E-mail me or comment me when you can. How is the book sells going? Love ya, S.K.
Hi, I’m glad to meet you Mario. I love to make people smile and laugh, so when you get a chance, please check out my FREE comments and cards at my site www.toonEcards.com. You can use my cartoons on Myspace or just send them around to those you love. Thanks for your friendship and have a great week-end!
After the instructor from hades, I just decided to take the summer semester off. The break will be nice and I can do stuff with the kids. I already have everything set for next semester so I don't have to worry about school again until August! Love and hugs to you My Dear Man! <3
Peace Like A Smile
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<br />Peace like a smile
<br />Watches the past crumble
<br />Like faith exploding mountains
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<br />Observe the blast
<br />Without a question to ask
<br />Peace is the patience
<br />Protecting the present from the past
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<br />Peace like a wave
<br />Sways through the astral plane
<br />Like colors shining through an artist’s dream
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<br />Go inside to find personal trust
<br />Take off your skin
<br />Reveal the space between us
<br />Where peace begins
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<br />Peace like a passionate kiss between friends
<br />Knows how you have felt deep down all along
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<br />Plant your pain in peace’s fertile soil
<br />Put your feet down and farm the land
<br />Peace grows peace
<br />Peace always lets you do the best you can
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<br />Justin Blackburn
Hi Mario. I hope you and your family are well. How is the book doing? Mine should be ready in ~1 month... self-publishing is more work than I ever imagined. I've also opted for e-book format!!!!
Hey just stopping in to say howdy! Ian got to play in the snow for the 2nd time in his life yesterday... I dont think he really enjoyed it much! Hugs, Jen
1 Thessalonians 4:15-18 ~ “And then this: We can tell you with complete confidence—we have the Master's word on it—that when the Master comes again to get us, those of us who are still alive will not get a jump on the dead and leave them behind. In actual fact, they'll be ahead of us. The Master himself will give the command. Archangel thunder! God's trumpet blast! He'll come down from heaven and the dead in Christ will rise—they'll go first. Then the rest of us who are still alive at the time will be caught up with them into the clouds to meet the Master. Oh, we'll be walking on air! And then there will be one huge family reunion with the Master. So reassure one another with these words.” ~ Shabbat Shalom ~
2 Cor 1:8-11 ~ “We don't want you in the dark, friends, about how hard it was when all this came down on us in Asia province. It was so bad we didn't think we were going to make it. We felt like we'd been sent to death row, that it was all over for us. As it turned out, it was the best thing that could have happened. Instead of trusting in our own strength or wits to get out of it, we were forced to trust God totally—not a bad idea since he's the God who raises the dead! And he did it, rescued us from certain doom. And he'll do it again, rescuing us as many times as we need rescuing. You and your prayers are part of the rescue operation—I don't want you in the dark about that either. I can see your faces even now, lifted in praise for God's deliverance of us, a rescue in which your prayers played such a crucial part.” ~ Have a blessed week . . .
andrew does have awesome form but you know he takes after cory like that. he's good with that kinda stuff. but we put up a few targets. we put up a fake wild pig and a standing bear and a dear and a turkey. and he hit them all in the kill zones. this is like andy's new calling i swear. he's good! and he's only been out on the range with his bow and aarow 4 times since he's gotten it. and he's been hitting the targest dead on since the first time he tried it. it's amazing what kids can do!
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