Anthony Damaschino

Anthony Damaschino is a five-time award-winning author, Empty Nest expert, and sought-after speaker helping parents thrive through the Empty Nest transition — and laugh a little along the way.

He is the author of the bestselling Empty Nest Blueprint series, including The Empty Nest Blueprint and The Empty Nest Blueprint for Single Parents, with two additional titles in development. His books have received national recognition from the American BookFest, International Book Awards (2024 & 2025), National Indie ExcellenceŽ Awards, and Literary Titan for their fresh, candid approach to midlife reinvention, self-help for parents, and parent-adult relationships.

Anthony has been featured as a guest on more than ten podcasts and in national media, sharing research-backed strategies, real-life stories, and practical advice for Empty Nesters ready to embrace their “second act.” A former HR executive with degrees from UC Santa Barbara and the University of San Francisco, he blends humor, heart, and actionable insight into everything he writes and speaks about.

A lifelong Bay Area native, Anthony and his wife have launched three grown children and are now embracing a quieter, more adventurous life. When he’s not writing about parenting, personal growth, or the Empty Nest years, he’s working on his upcoming psychological suspense novel or pretending to be an accomplished hiker.

Discover your next chapter and explore the Empty Nest Blueprint books to help you navigate this new stage with clarity, confidence, and purpose.