Category Archives: Books

Arson & Grace: Collected Plays

Posted on October 12, 2020 by John Biscello

I am happy to announce that a collection of my plays is scheduled for publication with CSF Publishing. The collection, which is titled Arson & Grace, will feature eight of my plays, all of which have enjoyed a production life … Continue reading →

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Framework

Posted on October 6, 2020 by John Biscello

A well-ordered day, relative to the framing, which living betrayed. #20 from Untitled Film Poems Image by Cindy Sherman

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Street Corner Lore

Posted on September 17, 2020 by John Biscello

The red light green light of young love and longing in a world of urban lore. Excerpt from No Man’s Brooklyn.

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Kissing Anya

Posted on September 17, 2020 by John Biscello

Young love, urban lore, coming of age, and the nature of forever. An excerpt from No Man’s Brooklyn.

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Glow

Posted on September 16, 2020 by John Biscello

Childhood and coke parties. Excerpt from No Man’s Brooklyn.

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The Deeper the Water the Uglier the Fish

Posted on September 1, 2020 by John Biscello

(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 →

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Twilight Room of One’s Own

Posted on August 19, 2020 by John Biscello

THE LAST FURIES In this lyrical and speculative mosaic novel, enter the fractured worlds of an actress, playwright, and immortal poet, whose legend and influence create an energetic web, equal parts love triangle and haunted house of mirrors. At the … Continue reading →

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Straight Outta Brooklyn

Posted on August 17, 2020 by John Biscello

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 →

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New Release: Passage of Days

Posted on August 15, 2020 by John Biscello

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 →

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The Last Furies

Posted on July 17, 2020 by John Biscello

Completed draft of my fifth novel.

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