With roots in La Sicilia, Italy, R.P. Infantino began writing at an early age.
After earning a baccalaureate degree, he filled dozens of notebooks with original stories, poems, songs, and essays.
Deciding to pursue writing seriously, he has currently authored over 300 polished titles.
His work has seen print in the following publications:
The Storyteller Anthology Magazine,
Good Old Days,
Remind,
Straylight,
Nebo,
Conceit,
Primo,
Barbaric Yawp,
and
Creations,
among others.
He is the recipient of the Mona Schreiber Encouragement Prize for Humorous Nonfiction.
He is the recipient of a PEN American Center honor for distinguished writing.
R.P. Infantino writes in an easy-going style reminiscent of O.Henry, J. & W. Grimm, Antoine de Saint-Exupery, with hints of mythology, fable, and allegory.
He has received wide recognition and praise:
"Your latest is straight from the heart" ...
"You're a gifted communicator" ...
"Remarkable" ...
"One of your best" ...
R.P. Infantino is a major proponent of the public library system, believing the librarian to be the most underrated yet most valuable of assets. He has donated both time and money in their support.
He currently resides in New York.
