About the Author

Cuban-born Medina is the author of four novels, eight poetry collections, three books of translation, and a memoir. His books of poetry include THE ISLAND KINGDOM (Hanging Loose Press, 2015), THE MAN WHO WROTE ON WATER (Hanging Loose Press, 2011), THE FLOATING ISLAND (White Pine Press, 1999), and ARCHING INTO THE AFTERLIFE (Bilingual Review Press, 1991).He directs the MFA Program in Creative Writing at Emerson College.