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Valerio Gargiulo

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in Naples, Italy

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Mystery, Paranormal, Philosophy

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Valerio Gargiulo is an Italian-Icelandic writer, educator, and cultural communicator based in Reykjavík, Iceland. He is known for blending supernatural fiction, fantasy, and intercultural storytelling inspired by both Southern Italy and Icelandic life.

Born in Naples and living in Iceland since 2002, Gargiulo holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Naples Federico II and a Master of Laws from Reykjavik University, completed in 2015. Alongside his literary work, he has been active in legal consulting, research, education, and neurophysiological technology, working both as a preschool teacher and EEG technologist.

He is the author of The Incredible Journey of a Neapolitan Puffin, Back to Thule, The Diabolical Miracles of Vesturbær, The ...more

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	The Incredible Journey of a Neapolitan Puffin 4.69 avg rating — 65 ratings — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Back to Thule 4.71 avg rating — 38 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Elvira's Tales it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 10 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Diabolical Miracles of Vesturbær 4.63 avg rating — 8 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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In Memory of My Mother

My next book will be about my mother Elvira, I will write it because it will be therapeutic for me, and it will also be a way to honor her. I had another literary project in mind which I will put aside for now. It is difficult to deal with the death of a loved one and I believe that the sadness that brings the loss of a mother will never end with time. Either way, I will do my best and get to work Read more of this blog post »

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“There are unexpected opportunities in the lives of all of us, that can occur only when we are free from cultural barriers, mental superstructures, and stereotypes.”
― Valerio Gargiulo, The Incredible Journey of a Neapolitan Puffin

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“True wisdom comes to each of us when we realize how little we understand about life, ourselves, and the world around us.”
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