Across his three previous novels--As Told By Monk, High Gate Health and Beauty, and The Trouble with Mental Wellness--native Jersey Cityite Joseph Colicchio has garnered praise for his ability to seamlessly blend humor, pathos, and adventure. He is the recipient of New Jersey's prestigious Distinguished Artist Award and has completed two residencies at the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts with grants sponsored by the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation.