Christine V. FRISina
Writing found me - it is a gift I have been given. At the same time, it is a challenge: to tell the stories of our lives, including the story of my father-in-law and how he lived his life.
I wrote Lost in Japan thinking it was for our granddaughters - to show them that they can accomplish things they might think are impossible. Then I was challenged to write Lost in Silicon Valley by the founder of Electronic Arts, who is writing his own book.
That encouragement pushed me to actually publish my books. Since Lost in Japan was mostly written, it became the first. I asked my friend Sabrina Papa to read it and let me know if it was worth pursuing. She then connected me with Erin Graffy, who helped me complete and publish it.
The “Lost” theme has now become a series, with the next book being Lost in Hollywood - the story of David Frisina, concertmaster and recording studio musician.
I came across this question, though I don’t remember where I read it:
“What does your inheritance require of you?”
It resonates with me—speaking to how our families have shaped our lives and who we are, even when communication was abrupt or often misunderstood.
I plan to explore this idea in the Hollywood book, particularly through the story of David’s father, who immigrated from Italy in 1900 and arrived at Ellis Island.
This question feels like a calling—a command to keep going and to keep writing.