Hi Friends! Thanks for visiting my website! If you are interested in my books, they can be ordered on this website and shipped directly to your home, or they are available in Erie at Werner Books, 3608 Liberty Street in the Liberty Plaza. For a signed copy, email me at cpora4567@verizon.net and I will get one to you. Thanks for your interest and support, and I hope you enjoy your visit to my site!
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Just released: an updated edition of my Vietnam War era novel, "Peace to You Too, Brother"! The updated edition, released on Nov. 30, 2023, includes expanded scenes, and builds in additional significant events of the war, providing the reader an enhanced education and understanding of the decades-long War in Southeast Asia that cost the lives of 58, 272 young Americans. The updated version is available at Werner Books, 3608 Liberty Street, in the Liberty Shopping Center. I will be doing a reading from the updated edition on Sunday, December 17th from noon to 2 p.m. at Werner Books; a free cup of coffee from the bookstore's cafe will be provided to all attendees at the reading, while a signing will take place afterward. Stop by if you get a chance! All of my books are available at Werner books, or through this website. They make great inexpensive Christmas gifts!



















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My thanks to all those who have attended my book signings, and purchased my books. Writers are nothing without readers, and from the bottom of my heart, please know how much I appreciate your reading my work!
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If you're looking for an inexpensive gift for the Erie or nostalgia lovers on your list, my books are available at Werner Books, 3608 Liberty Street, in the Liberty Shopping Center in Erie. Or, if you're in Erie and would  like a personalized copy, email me at "cpora4567@verizon.net" and I will get one to you. Or, you can purchase any of my books online through the publisher via links on this site.  My six books of humorous and serious short stories about growing up in Erie in the Sixties include "Pora Lotta Lore"; "Pora Lot More Lore"; "My Affliction"; "Why We Never Had Dates"; "Positively State Street"; and my most recent effort, "Son, son...". Also available is my novel about the Vietnam War era that unfolds in Erie, "Peace to You Too, Brother," a story of dreams, devotion and devastation. All books are listed below, and in various places on this site, along with previews and links for ordering. Thanks once again for your interest and support of my work!
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For a nostalgic trip back to Old Erie and the Sixties, click on "More" above,
and then on the various menu items. Lots of great stuff there!
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If you'd like to hear me talking about my books and reminiscing about life in Erie in the Sixties, listen to a podcast of an interview that I did with talk show host Joel Natalie on TalkErie.com radio on July 9th. Joel and I talked about what it was like to grow up in Erie back then, and shared lots of memories from our youth. You can listen to the podcast, which is around 20 minutes, by clicking on this link, and then on the small arrow below my name:
https://anchor.fm/joel-natalie-show/episodes/Erie-Authors-Chuck-PoraDr--Steven-MauroNancy-Kay---July-12--2019-e4kua8
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My most humble thanks goes to all those who have purchased my books over the years, whether it was at Werner Books (3514 Liberty Street in Erie), through the publisher, Lulu Enterprises (www.lulu.com), though this website, or through me directly. Writers are nothing without readers, and it is indeed an honor to know that you've read my work. Thanks tons for your support!
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Released on May 26, 2018, my latest book, "Son, son...", a nostalgic journey   back to the days of everybody's favorite character Nosey Nobinski, where  "only the Nose knows." For details, put your cursor on "More" in the upper right corner and then click on "News & Events." See below for a preview.   
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