Writer & Editor

Hi there! I’m Tony and I create intriguing narrative experiences.

I believe in the awesome power of storytelling. Stories convey the culture, history, and values that bring us together.

I connect with readers by writing with empathy and insight. Writing builds familiarity and trust when it evokes emotion and stokes the imagination. Let’s humanize your message by giving people someone to believe in rather than something to buy into.

Curious? Read on!

About Me

I write because I feel. Authors are my heroes because they cultivate creativity, curiosity, and empathy.

Be Intrigued to Be Intriguing

I’ve always had a story in my head and a poem in my heart. I was a sensitive kid with an overactive imagination. Stories helped me understand myself and share something wonderful with others.

Reimagine the Process of Writing

Many of us don't want to write; we want a finished product. School has taught us to see writing as a mechanical process rather than a form of expression. Revisit writing with neuroscience in mind.

Features

I specialize in Education, Entertainment, Fiction, and Health & Wellness. Click below for more!

Only Amy in the Building

Character analysis of Amy Schumer’s cameo in Hulu’s mystery comedy-drama, Only Murders in the Building.

Flower Power: Poppy's Dark Desire

Character analysis of Poppy White as a murder suspect in Hulu’s mystery comedy-drama, Only Murder’s in the Building.

Remote Recipes

Promotional article for a learner-centric educational book informed by cognitive neuroscience.

Inedible Innuendos

Scholarly analysis of Shakespeare’s use of food as metaphors for identity in Othello.

Soulbound

Card game in which you learn to let go and discard yourself to death.

Love, Paris

Dark, free verse mythological poem from Paris to Aphrodite about forbidden love.

The Mind Flayer

Ekphrastic poem about the feelings evoked when looking at a Mind Flayer.

Wrong Side of the Bed

Children’s poem about the importance of changing perspectives. 

Pages of Libraria

Game concept about a dystopian reality where knowledge can be very dangerous.

Just Desserts

Act I of a PG-13 screenplay about Hades as Lord of the Bread, a bakery owner.

Lan Castiel

Characterization for a psychometric kung-fu student in a supernatural anime game.

Tony Perrello

"There is a little bit of everything is here: group politics and protocol, character realization and motivation, gender politics, growth through literature, etc. I like your relaxed and conversational tone, and the fact that beneath that tone lies good research and serious reflection."

Tony Perrello

Elizabeth Valera

"WOW! The imagery this brings to me is amazing. The fact that such a strong emotion is conveyed at the beginning has a powerful effect as I read your work."

Elizabeth Valera

Scott Davis

"I really liked the intertextual approach of understanding the initial impact of the manuscript in part by examining the conditions of its original publication, juxtaposed with two highly revealing, even inflammatory, accounts. It's sophisticated and thoughtful. Great working with you again!"

Scott Davis

Hector Yerena

"Thanks for being an amazing partner! I'm going to miss you a lot. You had great energy and I love your personality."

Hector Yerena

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