Category Archives: Books

Furies in Chaos

Posted on November 2, 2025 by John Biscello

Candice Louisa Daquin’s insightful review of The Last Furies published in the November issue of Synchronized Chaos (an interdisciplinary journal of art, music, culture, science, and literature). Excerpt from the review: “Viola felt as if she were watching a scene … Continue reading →

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Reading at Teatro Paraguas

Posted on October 24, 2025 by John Biscello

I am excited to be doing a reading and book-signing at Teatro Paraguas in Santa Fe, NM. I got to see Theater Grottesco’s inspiring experimental production, Action at a Distance, this past May at Teatro Paraguas, and fell in love … Continue reading →

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Review in the Compulsive Reader

Posted on October 20, 2025 by John Biscello

Louis Greenstein’s review of The Last Furies appearing in the Compulsive Reader. Excerpt:“The Last Furies inhabits a shamanic, liminal world where fantasies, yearnings, and radio waves merge to reveal secrets of the universe and mysteries of the human consciousness. From … Continue reading →

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Cover Reveal

Posted on October 20, 2025 by John Biscello

Cover reveal for my sixth novel, No One Dreams in Color, which will be published by Unsolicited Press in April 2026. I am thrilled that the cover features the artwork of Linda Stojak, one of my favorite contemporary artists who creates … Continue reading →

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Because the Night

Posted on October 14, 2025 by John Biscello

Half-punk-scarecrow, half-mystic-urchin, Patti Smith seems to exist on the yellowed edges of saudade: the time-carved café table, the books she carried with her on her trips (as trusted and beloved companions), the way she packs light like The Fool, her … Continue reading →

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Book Launch

Posted on October 13, 2025 by John Biscello

Video clip from Last Furies book launch (10/9/25)

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In th Shadow of Words

Posted on October 10, 2025 by John Biscello

Photos courtesy of Paul O’ Connor, from last night’s book launch of The Last Furies.

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Gratitude Sale

Posted on October 8, 2025 by John Biscello

Lost Telegram Press will be running a “gratitude” sale, as both the e-book and audio editions of The Last Furies (and their other books) are available at a 75% discount through Nov. 27. Simply go to their website (losttelegrampress.ca) and … Continue reading →

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It Girl

Posted on September 30, 2025 by John Biscello

“Evie laughed to herself. It was just acting. Then again, she often did have trouble determining where she ended and someone else began. She wasn’t sure if this was a side-effect to acting, or to existing. Or if there was … Continue reading →

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Matches in the Moonlight

Posted on September 26, 2025 by John Biscello

Deeply appreciated Candice Lousia Daquin’s incisive and in-depth review of The Last Furies. Excerpt of the review below: “With a background in screen-writing, these influences are Biscello’s nod to cinema and emphasis on art and visual components, often eschewing traditional … Continue reading →

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