Hi, I am Don Ladolcetta — author of three books from Point Verde Press. Hannah: The Lighthouse Girl of Newfoundland is my mother's true story, a keeper's daughter raised at the Point Verde lighthouse in Placentia Bay, representing the rich history of Newfoundland. A Brooklyn Tale is my father's family saga, chronicling our journey from Sicily to Ellis Island and then to Brooklyn — about 70% true, with our family photos included in the back. The little lighthouse girl in the first book grew up to be the love story weaved throughout the second. For the grandkids, there's Corny Corn Jokes About Corn, featuring 49 original jokes for kids. The novels encompass richly textured historical fiction, capturing the humor, heartbreak, and grit of families navigating life's challenges. Hannah was praised by Kirkus Reviews as "a tender and historically engaging tribute to a family and 20th-century Newfoundland," while A Brooklyn Tale was featured on the Italian American Stories podcast. Over three thousand copies have sold — thank you for stopping by.