A life worth writing about.
Born in Williamsburg, Brooklyn in 1952. Thirty years with the U.S. Postal Service. A lifetime of family, food, humor, hardship and stories that eventually found their way onto the page.
Sexual Harassment in
the Post Office
A powerful memoir exposing the truth behind workplace harassment, retaliation and the fight for dignity within the United States Postal Service.
Books from a life of experience & imagination.
About Francis
Francis DiCandio was born and raised in the heart of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Family, faith and hard work were the lessons that shaped him.
He proudly served the United States Postal Service for over 30 years—witnessing people, situations and stories that would later inspire his writing.
From the kitchen table to the writing desk, Francis turned life’s moments into books that inform, entertain and connect.
BROOKLYN ROOTS
Proudly born and raised in Williamsburg.
U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
Three decades of dedicated service.
FAMILY & ITALIAN HERITAGE
Food, traditions and values
that inspire.
A LIFE OF STORIES
Real experiences. Real people. Real life.
I don't just write stories. I write experiences that needed to be told.
— Francis DiCandio
Stories That Shape His Books
Behind the Uniform
True stories from inside the postal service.
Family & Memories
Growing up Italian-American in Brooklyn.
Food & Tradition
Recipes, traditions and flavors from the old neighborhood.
Imagination & Humor
Because life isn’t always serious—sometimes it’s Mars.
What Readers Are Saying
“A gripping and honest look at a subject that needs to be spoken about. This book should be read by everyone.”
— Amazon Reviewer
“So many great recipes and memories. Feels like you’re sitting at the table with an old friend.”
— Reader
“Francis has a way of turning everyday moments into powerful, unforgettable stories.”
— Loyal Reader
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