Welcome to the official website of poet/writer Brian Fanelli.

Please take a little time to browse the site, read samples of his work, and learn about Brian, who is also a teacher and former journalist.

Brian's latest book of poems, Front Man, was published by Big Table Publishing Company. You can buy the book by clicking here, or by clicking on the picture of the book below. You will also find other links to his work on this site. His next book, a full-length collection of poems, will be published in the summer of 2013 by the New Jersey-based press Unbound Content.

Brian's poetry has appeared in a variety of national journals and websites, including Young American Poets, Word Riot, Pennsylvania Literary Journal, The Portland Review, Harpur Palate, Boston Literary Magazine, San Pedro River Review, Yes Poetry, Solstice Literary Magazine,, Chiron Review, My Favorite Bullet, and several others. His work has also appeared in the anthology Ripasso, which also features the work of former Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky. In addition, he worked as a writer for the Philadelphia-based music magazine Wonka Vision and also freelanced for Alternet, a website that covers a variety of progressive social and political issues. In 2011, he was voted "Best Local Author" in the Electric City/Diamond City's year-end "Best Of" poll. Brian also writes poetry book reviews for PANK, and to read his reviews, click here.

Brian has a degree in comparative literature from West Chester University and an M.F.A. from the Graduate Creative Writing Program of Wilkes University. He has taught creative writing, composition, literature, and technical writing at Keystone College and other local schools. He has also conducted community poetry workshops at the Vintage Theater in Scranton for new and experienced writers. Currently, he hosts a bi-monthly reading series at New Visions Studio and Gallery. If interested in taking a writing workshop or booking a reading, contact Brian via e-mail: bfanelli84@gmail.com.

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