Anthony P. Mauro Sr. is a writer, humorist, and entrepreneur who does his best work in the solitude of his small office near the picturesque horse farms of Colts Neck, New Jersey. Born and raised in the charming town of Monmouth Beach on the famed Jersey Shore, he brings a deep sense of place and purpose to all his creative [...] each of Mauro's works, a powerful theme emerges-a universal consciousness shared by all living things. Whether through the fight to protect nature, the act of selfless caregiving, or the wide-eyed wonder of childhood. Mauro's stories encourage readers to reconnect with this spiritual bond. He writes to stir something - your heart, thoughts, and even assumptions. It is this profound awareness that drives humanity to stewardship of each other, of nature, and of the [...] is widely acclaimed for his advocacy of environmental stewardship. His influential writings and book, Color the Green Movement Blue, have educated state legislators on the core principles of natural resource conservation, cementing his reputation as a respected voice in the field. In recognition of his impact, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie appointed him to the Department of Environmental Protection gubernatorial transition team.Anthony's memoir, Caring for Carol by Caring for Me, emerged from his deeply personal journey through his wife's dementia diagnosis. Written as a timeline, the book offers insight, guidance, and emotional support for families, caregivers, and anyone touched by the disease. Through poignant storytelling, he shares a method for finding equanimity amidst sorrow, exploring wonder and imagination to uncover joy even in [...] is also the author of Silent Sounds, a moving coming-of-age novel that follows a six-year-old boy's journey through wonder and hardship. The story explores how moments of awe and imagination help shape resilience in the face of life's most difficult challenges. In Fighting Mark Twain, he pairs his original reflections with the sharp wit of a fictional Mark Twain persona, crafting a humorous and thought-provoking dialogue on life, meaning, and human folly.Beyond writing, Anthony is a singer and songwriter whose music charted in the top 10 of secondary radio markets. He earned his MBA from Monmouth College.