Profile: Arthur Cola

About This Author

A retired educator, Arthur Cola is an author of 7 novels (Papa and the Leprechaun King, The Shamrock Crown, The Stone Cutter Genius, The Brooch, Stolen Christmas, Journey of Three Pure Hearts and Pure and Tarnished Hearts) and 4 screenplays based on his books. He has also written a Christmas themed children’s book titled: Papa and the Gingerbread Man. Arthur Cola was born in Chicago in the “Little Italy” neighborhood, of the near west side. His family moved to Oak Park, IL where he attended Oak Park-River Forest High School. While attending Loyola University, Chicago, he met his future wife Donna Shields. Together they have five adult children and six grandchildren. He, his wife and family now live in Wisconsin. He has been an educator for 35 years. During that time he served as a teacher of history and as a school Principal. He received his Master’s Degree from the University of Southern Mississippi and post graduate work at the University of St. Mary of the Lake, Archdiocese of Chicago and Archdiocese of Milwaukee. His research for his novels has brought him to Italy, Ireland, England and Wales and throughout the United States. He conducts tours based on his novels to Ireland and Italy. Roliana S. of Wisconsin USA has this to say about his novel novel: The Brooch. "I just finished reading your "The Brooch". Loved it. Wonderful story, excellent writing and a most welcome message about love." Carol J. of Milwaukee had this to say about his novel: Journey of Three Pure Hearts. I loved the first book of this series, and am sure this one (Pure and Tarnished Hearts) will meet my expectations, as well. I look forward to their immigrant experience in the "new world," and the events that await the characters of this book as they step off their ship and into the hustle of New York City.