Author Bio
John P. Cardone earned a BA and a MA both in Communication Arts from New York Institute of Technology in Old Westbury, NY. He retired in December 2018 after 40 years as a writer/producer of patient education, medical education, and health promotion videos and interactive media programs. His company, Hospital Video Network, Inc. founded in 1984 served a long list of healthcare and business clients. His years of experience producing videos in many specialties of medicine has brought him a unique blend of sensitivities concerning illness, hope, loss, stress, and the amazing human quality—the will to live. He creatively works to incorporate these sensitivities into each book project. These days, he actively spends his time inspiring people to get outdoors with nature.
In addition, he has authored numerous articles for communication trade journals and has been a guest lecturer at many healthcare conferences. John received his undergraduate and graduate degrees in Communication Arts from the New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury, NY. His company, Hospital Video Network, Inc., works with a variety of healthcare and business clients in New York City and Long Island.
His over 25 years of experience producing videos in many specialties of medicine has brought him a unique blend of sensitivities concerning illness, hope, loss, stress, and the amazing human quality—the will to live. He creatively works to incorporate these sensitivities into each book project.
In 2007, John saw the need for an organization to help local authors increase their visibility and promote their published books. He founded the Long Island Authors Group (LIAG) in early 2008 and has served on the Board of Directors in various roles. He is very active with the Group conducting events, developing book talk programs, and educational seminars.
John has been working at promoting his writing and his books in the LI marketplace. He has been featured in Newsday, Suffolk Life and the Huntington Edition of the Times Beacon Record. He has also appeared on Cablevision’s Our Town TV show in Riverhead, has been interviewed on The Eclectic Café radio show with award winning host Bonnie Grice for the public radio station in Southampton, NY, and participated in a TV interview about the Long Island Authors Group for The Writer’s Dream which airs on many Cablevision channels.
John grew up in Astoria, NY moving to Long Island after his military service in 1970. He resides in Ronkonkoma, NY with his wife Kathy. They have two children and five wonderful grandchildren. In addition to writing, John enjoys a variety of activities, including kayaking, photography, fly fishing, biking, swing dancing, and is determined to someday play jazz on the piano.
