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Category Archives: Books
The Deeper the Water the Uglier the Fish
(Review of Katya Apekina’s stunning debut novel, The Deeper the Water the Uglier the Fish. ) Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall Humpty Dumpty had a great fall; All the king’s horses and all the king’s men Couldn’t put Humpty … Continue reading
Straight Outta Brooklyn
Urban slice-of-life in this live reading from my novel, No Man’s Brooklyn, at last November’s Prose Month event. NO MAN’S BROOKLYN: From the valentine boneyards of working-class Brooklyn, comes a tale of first love, lost innocence, tragedy, and forgiveness. Daniel Trovato, … Continue reading
Posted in Audio, Books, Prose, Publications, Uncategorized, Video
Tagged Brooklyn, John Biscello, New Mexico, New York, no man's brooklyn, novel, performance, prose month, the writing life, video clip
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New Release: Passage of Days
I had the privilege of writing the introductory essay for Passage of Days, an exquisite collection of photographs by world-renowned photographer, Pierre-Toutain-Dorbec. Soon to be released. PASSAGE OF DAYS: Through a lens starkly, undertake a photographic odyssey into the sun-baked … Continue reading
The Last Furies
Completed draft of my fifth novel.
Posted in Books, photography, Prose, Publications, Uncategorized
Tagged book, dreamscaping, fifth novel, gratitude, John Biscello, mythology, novel, Surrealism, The Last Furies, the writing life
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The Jackdaw and the Doll
In what has been an inspired harmonizing of words and art, and a storyscape richly carved out of light, shadows and dream-stuff, The Jackdaw and the Doll has been completed. This fable, penned by yours truly, and illustrated by pen-and-ink … Continue reading
Posted in Artwork, Books, Press, Prose, Publications, Uncategorized
Tagged Artwork, children's book, fable, franz kafka, izumi yokoyama, John Biscello, Prose, the jackdaw and the doll, winged wonder
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Taos Journal of Poetry and Art
I am honored to have two of my poems–“Anne Sexton” and “Sylvia Plath”–included in Issue #12 of the Taos Journal of Poetry and Art, which is now live. From the Mission Statement, by editor Robin Shawver: “This spring 2020, the world … Continue reading
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Tagged Artwork, John Biscello, New Mexico, Poetry, Publications, Taos, taos journal of poetry and art
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The Little Prince
Happy birthday, Little Prince! 77 years ago today (April 6, 1943) Le Petit Prince was published in France. This star-carved gem of a book, which remains one of my heart-play favorites, bestowed a timeless message that continues to echo with … Continue reading
Lit Trailers
A series of trailers that were created for two of my novels: Broken Land and Nocturne Variations (Unsolicited Press). Videos and music by Anthony Distefano.
Posted in Audio, Books, Cinema, photography, Press, Prose, Uncategorized, Video
Tagged anthony distefano, Broken Land a Brooklyn Tale, John Biscello, nocturne variations, novels, trailers, unsolicited press, Video
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The Soldier
Excerpt from All the Last Furies. He swept me into the storage room of the inn. Baited me with the promise of candy. Something so simple, and yet candy might be the ultimate siren for children, its lure a golden … Continue reading
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Tagged all the last furies, arthur rimbaud, John Biscello, memory of fiction, novel, play, Prose, radio tuning, the inn, the raping
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