Mike Figliola

Mike Figliola is a novelist, poet, and television and radio producer. His debut novel, The Slow Midnight on Cypress Avenue, has drawn comparisons to the work of Henry Miller and Charles Bukowski for its gritty lyricism and vivid portrayal of New York life.

Having lived in New York City for more than three decades, Figliola has written hundreds of poems and performed his work at legendary venues including the Cornelia Street Café in Greenwich Village and as a featured poet with Brooklyn Poetry Outreach.

In addition to his literary work, Figliola has had a long career as a writer and reporter, bringing stories to audiences on both local and national platforms. His fiction and poetry are rooted in the people, neighborhoods, and the unmistakable rhythms of New York City.