Gil Fagiani

Fiction Writer, Poet

Astoria, NY

New York US

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Author's Bio

Gil Fagiani is a poet, essayist, short story writer and translator. He has translated into English, poetry written in Italian, Abruzzese dialect and Spanish. He co-hosts the monthly reading of the Italian American Writers Association at the Cornelia Street Cafe, and is the Associate Editor of Feila-Festa: A Literary Arts Magazine.

Publications & Prizes

Fiction

Journals:

Descant

Lips

Paterson Literary Review

Skidrow Penthouse

The Ledge

Poetry

Anthologies:

Sweet Lemons: Writings with a Sicilian Accent (Legas, 2004)

Off the Cuffs: Poetry by and about the Police (Soft Skull Press, 2003)

Books:

Chianti in Connecticut (Bordighera Press, 2010)

A Blanquito in El Barrio (Rain Mountain Press, 2009)

Rooks (Rain Mountain Press, 2007)

Chapbook:

Grandpa's Wine (Poets Wear Prada, 2008)

Journal:

Mudfish

More Information

Gives readings:

Yes

Travels for readings:

Yes

Identifies as:

Italian American

Prefers to work with:

Any

Fluent in:

Italian

Born in:

Los Angeles

Raised in:

Stamford, CT

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Last update: Sep 02, 2011