Frankie
Maio
was addicted to alcohol and drugs for forty-seven years before nearly losing
his life and realizing the importance of becoming sober. After committing
himself to a treatment program and following its guiding principles, he became
clean and recently received his eight-year sobriety chip.
He now spends his
time restoring and reselling cars and fishing in his favorite hole. He also
speaks regularly to large groups at his recovery meetings and is a source of
inspiration wherever he goes. My Name is
Frankie is his life story and his first book.
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Tristi
Pinkston is the author of sixteen published books,
which range from historical fiction
to cozy mystery, with two nonfiction titles thrown into the mix as well—Bless Your Heart: Low-sodium Recipes for
Your Heart-healthy Lifestyle and Women
of Strength. She has also written over two thousand articles for the
Internet.
In addition to being a prolific author, Tristi works
full-time as a freelance editor and author mentor. She speaks regularly at
writers conferences up and down the Intermountain West. She has been featured
multiple times in The Daily Herald
and Mormon Times, and is a well-known
figure in the writing community. You can learn more about her at www.tristipinkston.com