Pete Vellucci Jr
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Born in Waterbury, Connecticut and raised in the Poconos of Pennsylvania, Pete has spent much of his adult life moving around the Northeast in an almost gypsy-like fashion; along the way he fell in love with Boston--during his time residing in the area--and he very much hopes to settle there someday. A self-proclaimed "indie creative" with a focus on writing and game design, Pete's lifelong dream has simply been for recognition of his efforts. His first book, My Best Friend with Wings, is the most personal project he's ever undertaken: a creative non-fiction memoir chronicling his inability to deal with the death of a best friend. Pete believes the telling of this tale has been the most important expression of his life thus far. He's looking forward to a less emotionally taxing endeavor with his next project, which he expects to be a full force production in video game development.
Pete's personal website, where information can be found on completed and ongoing projects: http://create.petevelluccijr.com
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My Best Friend with Wings
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creative non-fiction memoir
This is a memoir, written in memory of my childhood best friend who, only an unfairly few years after we both made the kind of choices that come with growing up and which saw our friendship drift apart, passed away. This is also a work of creative non-fiction, because the guilt buried deep inside had chosen to finally make its presence known through this story. All events are genuine and characters real... except for those I made up, because how else do you personify what's tearing you apart inside? And now.... I'd like for you to meet Dave: musical virtuoso, natural-born comedian, and undeniably confident lady's man--the kind of guy an awkward kid would idolize. I'd like for you to meet Dave, but my words shall have to do. I'd like for you to meet me: passionate writer, forgetful observer, and socially anxious, confused wanderer--that awkward kid striving to be an equal to his best friend. I'd like for you to meet me, but first I must find myself. I'd like for you to meet a girl: initially an oddly nameless text, then a sweetly secretive voice, then an adorably alluring face, then a purposefully leading hand... offered to help, but which shoves me places I'd rather not go. I'd like for you to meet this intriguing stranger, but we'll have to meet her together. And I'd like for you to meet my grief, but denial can be a hell of a thing to work through; so come meet them all, and consider each turned page a handshake with a personal truth beyond reality. Because the tales contained within, those both tall and true, are certainly eager and ready to meet with you. Sample My Best Friend with Wings 
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