The Studio Apartment that Sparked a Dream
In the late 1970s, a modest studio apartment in Belmont Shores and Sunset Beach became far more than just a place to hang his hat at th...
A Mother’s Influence in Every Verse
Many of the poems and reflections in this collection are deeply rooted in the powerful influence of Johnny’s mother, a woman whose stre...
Political Turmoil and Personal Awakening
The arrival of Donald J. Trump on the political scene marked a turning point in Johnny Spalione’s creative life, stirring a wave of int...