In many ways, Andrew Cotto’s new book, PASTA MIKE, is a culmination of his six previously published novels. In Pasta Mike, the award-winning author focuses writ-large on his recurring themes of identity, friendship and family, often informed by his passion for Italian cuisine and cooking.

The visceral impact of Pasta Mike (Black Rose Writing / January 20, 2022) - delivered in prose both humorous and searing - is Cotto’s stunningly honest assessment of the power of male friendship and the devastating emotional impact borne out of its loss.