The Metaphor Man

Author. Speaker. Screenwriter.

LaCosta’s novels, screenplays, script treatments, specialty journals and children’s stories embrace the more subtle tones of allegory, metaphor and symbolism and yet easily allow readers
to remain in the flow of the narrative rather than stumble over overdone analogies.

“An Adult Story For Children and a Children’s Story for Adults.”

Of Like Father, Like Son, one reviewer of this popular novella said: “I so much enjoyed the book… I don’t believe C.S. Lewis could have written it better. The style reminded me a lot of his books.” William S. Rundell

Like Father, Like Son is about a father’s love for his and his son’s delight in his dad…a seemingly endless ranch…a nightmarish cliff-enclosed city with a polluted soul and sky…a birthday invitation…a daring exodus of the townspeople. These are the strands of a parable for today - an adult story for children and a children’s story for adults.

This intergenerational differences of a grandfather and his granddaughter and how they represented a cultural metaphor is the moving fictional backdrop of the story of the longest- running religious-freedom lawsuit in the history of The United States. But the real story doesn’t take place in the court room…

“LaCosta brings to life the drama of the case.” Charles LiMandri, former lead attorney for the Mount Soledad Cross.

In real life, the “drama” divided the City of San Diego in a quarter-century seesaw legal, political and personal battle.

The true and remarkable account of an immigrant whose life was spared on five occasions, including twice during his immigration boat ride across The Atlantic Ocean aboard the tragic Andrea Doria. Learn what Michael Moscatiello found out about the incredible providence of God as he looked back on what one saved his life while producing a legacy.

The world’s only trademarked StoryJournal™ leads would-be journalers through a classic short story that tells of a man’s unexpected meeting with his king. Surprised to find out that his monarch knew him well, the tale seamlessly transitions into a beautiful Florentine-like journal with scriptures and pull-quotes from the story that encourages readers/journalers to trust in a God who hears every prayer.

Learning to Experience the Presence of God through the “Metaphor-du-jour”

These 1-2 minute snippets may just make up the most unique devotional out there. After reading the portals and seeing their patterns, you’ll be able to spot portals to heaven that will reassure you of God’s presence, heighten your five senses and allow you the peace that comes with a shepherding God.

Each day comes with scriptures after the devotional to tie it all together. A blank page at the end of the week encourages you to journal ways in which God has opened portals to heaven in your life all through the week.