MY BIO

I am 60 years old, married, and a resident of Mississauga (Ontario, Canada).  My interest in writing dates back to when I was a child and an avid reader of newspapers, then magazines and books.  

“The Transporting Device” is my first book. It has been rewritten as a short film script, called “The Traverse Device”.  It has been awarded with 3 awards, namely: Best short script in the Film Nest, Script Symphony, and Delta International Screenplay Contests

I have written a follow-up to this story, “Brigid II: The Transporting Device Is Reinvented”, which is my second book.  I  have also written the second sequel called, “Brigid II: The Contraband Caper”.

I have written many entries in the Mississauga Writers Group’s “Word Fest” book series.

I am currently seeking to have my latest story, “Water Fate”, produced into a motion picture.  It was awarded as quarterfinalist in the Sunvale Screenplay Contest.  My script, called “Jackpot!”, has been produced into a 22-minute film.  It has won an award for Best Short Film in the Indie Film Festival.

I graduated, with Honours, from the Sales and Marketing Certificate program of Sheridan College.  My other hobbies and interests include long distance walking, Classic Rock, playing softball, watching movies, and of course writing.  

I have had several Letters to the Editor published in local newspapers over the years.  Several years ago, I won a creative writing contest.  I was 1 of 15 winners out of many entrants.  My career goal is to become an independent author.

I wrote a monthly column for the Peel Weekly News,  called: “Focus on Film Forum”, from 2019 to 2022.  It focused in on current events, personalities and companies that take place or operate in Mississauga, Peel Region, and the GTA.  .  In 2020, I was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Mississauga Writers Group.  I am the Director of Marketing and Promotions. 

Joseph A. Monachino

1208-250 Webb Drive

Mississauga, Ontario

L5B 3Z4

Joseph.monachino@yahoo.com

416-885-9664

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josephmonachino42@gmail.com eatmills@gmail.com renshaw25@hotmail.com

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 (Mssissauga, Ontario) – “The Transporting Device” script is on it’s way to being produced into a sort film. There is a production company I am working with that is assisting with this venture. We will be applying for a GRANT with an organization that provices a EGMG. I will reveal the name of that organization and grant pending approval. Keep visiting this site for future updates.

IN PERSON

Joseph A. Monachino

Friday, February 10, 2017, 5:00 pm

Friday, March 10, 2017, 5:00 pm

Friday, April 7, 2017, 5:00 pm

Chapters Square One

The Transporting Device is a compelling Science-Fiction story about a university professor who invents a device which creates instantaneous travel from a person’s current location to any desired destination in the world without airport hassles.

Imagine something that can instantly transfer you to wherever you desire to go, as long as the locale’s data is stored inside the device.  That’s the jumping-off point of a self-published sci-fi short story, The Transporting Device, written by
Mississauga resident Joseph A. Monachino.

Proof of purchase required from any Indigo, Chapters or Coles location.

Visit us at indigo.ca/events and twitter.com/indigogreenroom

I am pleased to announce an exciting new initiative with “The Transporting Device” books.

I will be selling autographed copies of my books, “The Transporting Device: Second Edition”, and “Brigid II: The Transporting Device Is Reinvented” at the Chapters-Indigo Square One store.

There will be 3 opportunities to purchase copies of the books.  The 3 dates are as follows; All on FRIDAY between the hours of 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.:

• FEBRUARY 10, 2017
• MARCH 10, 2017, and
• APRIL 7, 2017

The address of this store location is as follows:

CHAPTERS SQUARE ONE

189 RATHBURN ROAD, WEST

MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO

L5B 4C1

As an added bonus, you will receive a free hockey poster with the purchase of one or more books (while quantities last). The price of each book is:

 $ 8.00.

You may also feel free to take a selfie with me!

Be sure to mark your calendar, because I hope to see you at one of these 3 autograph sessions.

This is the cover page for the Second Edition of “The Transporting device”.  Even if you purchased the first edition, the Second Edition has been revised.  You could purchase it on line or by me, in person.  E-mail me at joseph.monachino@yahoo.com, to find out how.