About
Francis DiClemente is an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker with a disability who lives in Syracuse, New York. He is the author of numerous poetry collections and the memoir, Stunted: A Memoir of Delayed Manhood (Toplight Books, an imprint of McFarland & Company, 2026). His blog can be found at francisdiclemente.com
Inside the Mind - Francis DiClemente
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What inspired you to start writing?
I've been writing since I was a young kid. It's natural for me and helps me to make sense of the world. And I have worked for many years to improve my craft.
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Can you tell us a little about your latest book?
“Stunted: A Memoir of Delayed Manhood” is a coming-of-age story about identity and self-acceptance, as told through the lens of my journey to adulthood after being diagnosed with a brain tumor when I was 15 years old. It spans from 1984 to 1995, during my youth and young adult years, as I discover that manhood is defined not by physical development, but by courage, empathy, and responsibility.
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