Phil Canalin, Neighbor

In his spare time, Phil Canalin works in public health finance, most recently for the noted Alameda County Health Care for the Homeless Program. He also loves to write fiction, short stories, poetry, and children’s stories. Phil’s latest publication is Invisible Society Fables (Divertir Publishing, 2015), a short story collection based on his rare opportunities to observe, work with, and speak to homeless people and the dedicated people that serve and care for them. Divertir is also donating 50% of proceeds from sales to Building Futures With Women and Children, a non-profit agency (San Leandro, CA) that also runs Alameda’s Midway Shelter, a homeless shelter for women and children, most of whom have suffered from domestic violence. To see more and receive a FREE two-story sample, please go to http://www.divertirpublishing.com/books/isf.html.

Phil resides in Alameda, CA with Sue, his high-school sweetheart and wife of 35 years. He loves to fish, play his guitar, his harmonicas, his trombone, and loves to cook, too! Phil’s first published novel is titled Slow Pitch Softball – More Than Just A Game (Black Rose Writing, 2013). He also has a published children’s book, Just Hug A Bubble!, and collaborated on a cookbook project with his wife, Sue, Dinner at the Sonneman’s. Check out Phil, his BLOG and other writing projects at www.philcanalin.com and look for his next publication!