Gil Fagiani

Fiction Writer, Poet

Astoria, NY
New York US

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
, ,
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