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Flint

Posted on November 30, 2025 by John Biscello

I came across what was no longer there, and thought—Burning books isn’t so terrible. What is a far worse fate for books, what really transforms them into grave casualties: apathy. Indifference and neglect of books is a much … Continue reading →

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Night Gig

Posted on November 30, 2025 by John Biscello

It is extraordinary, absolutely extraordinary that the world can end yet people will go on living. As if they never got the memo: World Over. Perception is an absurd gambit. You never know what you’ll see and what … Continue reading →

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Causeless

Posted on November 28, 2025 by John Biscello

We used to be called human, that is, our actions were considered human if we acted with compassion and mercy. Yet we have been killing and maiming and igniting wars since time immemorial … so isn’t that, based on … Continue reading →

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No One Dreams in Color

Posted on November 24, 2025 by John Biscello

Coming April 2026 from Unsolicited Press. Synopsis:Man Vanishes Without a Trace. This, the dramatic headline which stirs Andrew DiBenedetto’s curiosity, and initiates a life-changing course. The vanished man is Paul Kirby, whose nine-minute film, Wendigo—the only film Kirby ever made—was … Continue reading →

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Straight Out of Toronto

Posted on November 21, 2025 by John Biscello

My interview on All My Books, a podcast aired on MET Radio (Toronto Metrpolitan University) is now streaming. It was fun getting to discuss creative process, indie publishing, inspiration and artistic influences, and I had an opportunity to read an … Continue reading →

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All My Books

Posted on November 19, 2025 by John Biscello

Interview on All my Books, a podcast aired on MET RAdio (Toronto Metropolitan University).

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Best Indie Gems Hidden in Plain Sight

Posted on November 17, 2025 by John Biscello

A mini-review list compiled for and published on Shepherd: https://shepherd.com/best-books/indie-gems-hidden-in-plain-sight

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Teatro Paraguas

Posted on November 17, 2025 by John Biscello

Thank you to Teatro Paraguas for being such a gracious host, and to the people who attended and supported the reading and book-signing in Santa Fe. It was a sweet, humanly connected, word-warmed evening.

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Hips Don’t Lie

Posted on November 13, 2025 by John Biscello

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Last Furies in L.A.

Posted on November 12, 2025 by John Biscello

I am excited to share that in support of my new novel, The Last Furies, I will be headed to L.A. to do a reading and book-signing in January. This event will be a collaboration with my dear friend, fellow … Continue reading →

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