Ralph Pitman: Author’s Bio
Can a singer-songwriter who preached to teens from coffee house stages and church pulpits also pen a page-turner? Ralph Pitman proves the answer is a resounding yes. Raised in the fertile literary ground of Philadelphia, he received his degree at the University of Virginia where he found early praise for his poems from giants like Robert Lowell and Adrienne Rich. Rich said that she liked his stories and that he might enjoy songwriting. He embarked on a multifaceted career, crafting songs, teaching in schools, and even bringing laughter to TV screens as the human foil to a wise-cracking puppet. He attended an Episcopal seminary and was ordained as a Priest in 1973. But through it all, his love for language and storytelling never faded. His poetic journey Dream You takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions, all woven with the exquisite craftsmanship of a wordsmith who's seen it all. Get ready to be captivated by a unique voice that's equal parts grit, grace, and good old-fashioned storytelling magic.