Additional Bio Info

John J. Rigo of McKinney, Texas started writing poetry in 1985.  In 2001 he won First Place in the Adult Division of the Collin County Annual Poetry Contest.  In 2004 he was invited to attend with all expenses paid, as an honored guest poet representing the United States to an International Poetry Conference of Poets representing their various countries around the world, in Macedonia. Mr. Rigo’s poetry work is displayed in their annual poetry publication for that year.  In 2005 and 2006, Mr. Rigo had two poetry books published. 

In a recent book publication showcasing two hundred upcoming recognized poets internationally, Mr. Rigo’s name, as well as a selection of his work was showcased.  Formerly, Mr. Rigo was a member of the Methodist Church in McKinney, Texas of which through various courses through the Methodist Church became a “certified lay minister.”  Mr. Rigo can be contacted through: internationalpoet@msn.com or the e-mail contact link via the WordPress program.