Fine Is Flying Without You - by Mike Figliola (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

John Laredo is a twenty-eight-year-old recently unemployed married man who takes to romanticizing his past and considers what it means for his future. On the day after his birthday, he sets out to take one more trip to yesteryear, reconnecting with friends and foes alike, but as he does, he finds out that it's not how he remembers it at all and that he may have made a grave mistake in doing so. In a day full of misadventure and mishaps touring the offbeat back alleys, bars, brick apartment buildings, and railroad tracks in Woodhaven, Queens, the reality sets in that what he had at home is really all that matters, but can he return in time before it's too late?

About the Author

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.