Stories That Explore the Depths of Humanity and Spirit
Award-winning author of paranormal thrillers, literary fiction, collaborative biographies, and other expressions of creative writing, that challenge, inspire, and move readers.
Welcome! I’m Chuck Miceli, a former criminal justice professional, Marine Corps veteran, and seminary graduate, with over four decades of storytelling experience. Through my writings, I invite you to explore the complexities of the human experience, the mysteries of the spirit world, and the power of faith and resilience.
Featured Books
GOD is Watching the Apples
A powerful collaborative biography chronicling Tops Marketplace’s incredible history of grit, grief, God, and groceries. Told through the first-person voices of John Salerno and Betsy Tooker to author Chuck Miceli, this often heartwarming, sometimes heartbreaking, and always inspiring true story explores how faith, resilience, and human connection transformed a small “box” store in rural Connecticut into a beloved community institution.
Target Readers: Ages 18+, fans of inspirational faith-based true stories, and small business owners everywhere. Connecticut U.S.A. residents will especially enjoy reading it,
Wounded Angels
A literary novel exploring the profound journey of healing and human connection. Originally published by HarperCollins’ Christian Division, this revised and expanded second edition delves even deeper into themes of loss, redemption, and the resilience of the human spirit. Through compelling characters and a complex and abundant plot, Wounded Angels reveals how sometimes the only way to heal a broken heart is through a wounded soul.
Target Readers: Ages 25+, especially women who appreciate literary fiction with emotional depth and complex character development.
Amanda’s Room
A gripping paranormal thriller that explores the boundaries between life and death, science and faith. Students discover the spirit of a young girl whose unfinished business compels her to learn, grow, and communicate beyond death by manipulating the environment —especially the weather. Authentic criminal justice details and weather-related chapter introductions provide clues to the unfolding mystery. Amanda’s Room offers a unique twist on ghost stories that will captivate fans of paranormal fiction, supernatural mysteries, and thought-provoking thrillers.
Target Readers: Ages 16+, fans of paranormal thrillers, ghost stories, sci-fi with supernatural elements, and readers who enjoy stories that challenge beliefs about the afterlife.
About The Author(s)
Chuck Miceli is an award-winning author, poet and playwright, with over four decades of storytelling experience spanning multiple genres. A seminary graduate in philosophy, a 30-year criminal justice professional, and a former Marine Corps Staff Sergeant, Chuck brings a unique perspective to his writing that blends real-world experience with deep exploration of humanity and spirituality.
In addition to his commercial fiction and non-fiction books, Chuck’s writing has been published by government agencies, appeared in magazines and literary and arts journals, and been recognized in international competitions. Through his work, Chuck has dedicated his life to learning and teaching, exploring the depths of human experience, and sharing stories that challenge, inspire, and move readers.
For GOD is Watching the Apples, the story is told in the first person by co-authors, John Salerno and Betsy Tooker. Click the buttons below to learn more about me and my co-authors.
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