Dr. Pallante earned four degrees, taught at every education level from Elementary to Graduate School, served as the University Vice President Dean and full professor. His first novel was Days of Joy and The Story of the Red Suit. He is currently writing a cookbook, Beyond Seven Fishes. He is an excellentamateur chef, dedicated golfer and accomplished skier. He has four children, twelve grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He lives in rural Pennsylvania. This is his second novel.