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Vincent B. "Chip" LoCoco | |
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| Born | May 20, 1968 New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Occupation(s) | Author and Attorney |
| Spouse | Wendy Hemel LoCoco |
| Website | www.vincentlococo.com |
Chip LoCoco is an American author and attorney from New Orleans, Louisiana. LoCoco's novels delve into themes of music, Sicilian heritage, and cultural history.[1]
Early Life and Background
[edit]Chip LoCoco was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. His father, Vincent T. LoCoco (1934–2017), was an Estate Planning Attorney in New Orleans. His mother is Lynda Goodier LoCoco (1938), a retired Nurse. LoCoco’s upbringing in a Sicilian-American household fostered a love of music, storytelling, and history, which became central themes in his novels. LoCoco pursued a career in law, specializing in estate planning, while maintaining a passion for literature and history.
Writing Career
[edit]LoCoco’s debut novel, Tempesta's Dream: A Story of Love, Friendship, and Opera (2003), earned the Pinnacle Book Achievement Award for Historical Fiction, drawing critical acclaim for its vivid storytelling and musical themes.[2]
His second novel, A Song for Bellafortuna, marked the beginning of the Bellafortuna Series. It was awarded the B.R.A.G. Medallion[3] and was a finalist in the William Faulkner Writing Competition.[4]
The series continued with Saving the Music, which won the American Fiction Award in Historical Fiction[5], achieved recognition as the No. 1 Top Rated Novel on Amazon UK, and a positive review from Kirkus.[6] The novel was optioned by Producer, David Franco, in April, 2025, with Alana Valentine, as Screenwriter and Nadia Tass, as director.[7]
The final installment, Sicilian Melody[8], explored the post-World War II resurgence of the Sicilian Mafia, further solidifying LoCoco’s reputation as a historical fiction author.
In 2023, LoCoco published The Devil’s Jazz, a mystery novel set in New Orleans. Departing from his usual Sicilian settings, this work incorporates the city’s vibrant musical culture into its narrative.[9] It was named listed as a Honarble Mention in the William Faulkner Literary Competition. [10]
Legal Career
[edit]LoCoco graduated from Loyola Law School in 1993, and went into the private practice of law at Many & LoCoco, his father's New Orleans Law Firm which has been in existence since 1967.[11]
He has been named as one of the top estate planning attorneys in New Orleans.[12]
Awards and Honors
[edit]- Pinnacle Book Achievement Award for Tempesta's Dream – A Story of Love, Friendship, and Opera
- B.R.A.G. Medallion Award for A Song for Bellafortuna[13]
- Finalist, William Faulkner Writing Competition for A Song for Bellafortuna
- American Fiction Award for Saving the Music[14]
- Buddy D Media Award for contributions to the Sicilian-American community of New Orleans.[15]
- The Order of St. Louis Medal.[16]
Professional Affliations
[edit]LoCoco is Italian American Writers Association and frequently engages with readers through book club discussions, organizational talks, and media appearances, such as The Catholic Channel on Sirius Radio[17], WWL Radio, and Chew on This Radio Program.[18]
Chip is the member of many professional organizations such as the New Orleans Bar Association, the Louisiana State Bar Association and the St. Thomas More Catholic Lawyers Association. He is a Member of the Trusts, Estate, Probate and Immovable Property Law Section of the LSBA, and is also a Member of the New Orleans Estate Planning Council.
Personal Life
[edit]Chip LoCoco lives in New Orleans with his wife, Wendy. They have two children, Matthew and Ellie, who are both currently in Pharmacy School at Auburn University. His deep ties to his heritage and community continue to influence his work, making his novels a blend of cultural celebration and compelling storytelling.
Bibliography
[edit]- Tempesta's Dream – A Story of Love, Friendship, and Opera ISBN 978-0972882415
- A Song for Bellafortuna ISBN 978-0972882446
- Saving the Music ISBN 978-0972882477
- Sicilian Melody ISBN 979-8986896304
- The Devil’s Jazz ISBN 979-8986896335
External Links
[edit]- Official Website of Vincent LoCoco
- Podcast Channel of Vincent LoCoco
- Author's Facebook Page
- Many & LoCoco: A New Orleans Estate Planning Law Firm
SOURCES
[edit]- ^ "Louisiana American Italian Sports Hall of Fame Gala 2025 | AICC". aiccnola.org. Retrieved 2025-01-16.
- ^ WordPress.com, Create a website or blog at (2015-02-27). "Italiano! Life, Love, and Opera – A Review of Tempesta's Dream". ReadSusanBerry. Retrieved 2025-01-14.
- ^ "A Song for Bellafortuna – Vincent LoCoco – Historical Fiction Books". indieBRAG. Retrieved 2025-01-14.
- ^ "A Song for Bellafortuna". Historical Novel Society. Retrieved 2025-01-14.
- ^ "American Book Fest". www.americanbookfest.com. Retrieved 2025-01-14.
- ^ SAVING THE MUSIC | Kirkus Reviews.
- ^ "Alana Valentine -Screenwriter".
- ^ "Lawyer pens third in series of fictional 'Bellafortuna'". Clarion Herald. 2021-12-10. Retrieved 2025-01-14.
- ^ IndieBookView (2024-11-07). "Book Review: The Devil's Jazz by Vincent B. "Chip" LoCoco". Independent Book Review. Retrieved 2025-01-14.
- ^ "2023 Winners". Retrieved 2025-01-14.
- ^ "Many & LoCoco".
- ^ "Three Best Rated Estate Planning Attorneys in New Orleans".
- ^ "A Song for Bellafortuna – Vincent LoCoco – Historical Fiction Books". indieBRAG. Retrieved 2025-01-14.
- ^ "American Book Fest". www.americanbookfest.com. Retrieved 2025-01-14.
- ^ "39th Annual Louisiana American Italian Sports Hall of Fame Gala". We the Italians. Retrieved 2025-01-14.
- ^ Foltz, Jonelle (2017-04-27). "Order of St. Louis to be bestowed on 257 laypersons". Clarion Herald. Retrieved 2025-01-14.
- ^ Vincent B. Chip LoCoco (2023-01-14). The Secret of Fr. Peter Gumpel. Katie McGrady interviews Author, Chip LoCoco. Retrieved 2025-01-14 – via YouTube.
- ^ Producer, WGSO (2024-06-29). "CHEW ON THIS – JUNE 29, 2024". WGSO 990AM. Retrieved 2025-01-14.